The table below summarizes baseline characteristics of patients participating in a clinical trial. a) Are there any statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics between treatment groups?

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  1. The table below summarizes baseline characteristics of patients participating in a clinical trial. a) Are there any statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics between treatment groups? Justify your answer.

    Characteristic

    Placebo (n = 125)

    Experimental ( n =125)

    P

    Mean (+ Sd. Age

    54 + 4.5

    53 + 4.9

    0.7856

    % Female

    39%

    52%

    0.0289

    % Less than High School Education

    24%

    22%

    0.0986

    % Completing High School

    37%

    36%

     

    % Completing Some College

    39%

    42%

     

    Mean (+ Sd. Systolic Blood Pressure

    136 + 13.8

    134 + 12.4

    0.4736

    Mean (+ Sd. Total Cholesterol

    214 + 24.9

    210 + 23.1

    0.8954

    % Current Smokers

    17%

    15%

    0.5741

    % with Diabetes

    8%

    3%

    0.0438

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