Calculate descriptive statistics for the variable weight loss by dietary intervention. used weight loss kg Low CarbohydrateLow FatMediterraneanMean-2.9269-3.1423-5.4654Median-2.9500-3.4000-5.8500Standard Deviation2.024362.498352.36439Variance4.0986.2425.590Minimum-8.50-7.90-9.20Maximum0.602.10-0.90Range9.1010.008.30Interquartile Range2.553-153.75Skew-0.6310.2840.338Kurtosis0.982-0.266-0.753 Selection of parametric or non-parametric methods.Based on your exploration of the variable weight loss, do you believe that the distribution of this variable is “normal”? In other words … do you think that parametric methods, which have “normality” as an underlying assumption of the statistical tests, are appropriate for analyzing your primary research question? Justify your answer.

we can use parametric test if we have samples from the normal population otherwise if we don't know…

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Calculate descriptive statistics for the variable weight loss by dietary intervention. used weight loss kg

	Low Carbohydrate	Low Fat	Mediterranean
Mean	-2.9269	-3.1423	-5.4654
Median	-2.9500	-3.4000	-5.8500
Standard Deviation	2.02436	2.49835	2.36439
Variance	4.098	6.242	5.590
Minimum	-8.50	-7.90	-9.20
Maximum	0.60	2.10	-0.90
Range	9.10	10.00	8.30
Interquartile Range	2.55	3-15	3.75
Skew	-0.631	0.284	0.338
Kurtosis	0.982	-0.266	-0.753

Selection of parametric or non-parametric methods.

Based on your exploration of the variable weight loss, do you believe that the distribution of this variable is “normal”? In other words … do you think that parametric methods, which have “normality” as an underlying assumption of the statistical tests, are appropriate for analyzing your primary research question? Justify your answer.

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