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What is the purpose of this study and how did the researchers gather their
data? What were the sample characteristics?
Briefly describe what the researchers used to measure health, activity, and
vital status. In other words, how did they
operationalize
their variables of
interest?
Health-related risk variables:
Activity Patterns:
Vital status:
Identify the
independent
,
dependent
, and
mediator
variables
.
IV(s):
DV(s):
Mediator(s):
Analyses looking at the relationship between IVs and DVs were adjusted for
the effects of a number of demographic variables (age, race, sex, and
education).
In your own words, explain what “adjusting” or “controlling” for
these variables mean (use an example to explain)?
