Research Question
Data Source
Sampling Method
Sample Size
Analysis
  • As participants' step counts increase over a 10 week period will the participants' % body fat decrease over that same period?

Body Measurement
(pre & post)

Pedometer step count (pre & post)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Correlation
  • Will providing participants with educational information during the walking program reduce their perceived barriers to walking?

Survey
(pre & post)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Paired t-test
  • Over a 10 week period will the number of steps taken increase on a daily basis?
Pedometers
Convenience Sample
N=30
Descriptive Statistics
(graphical)
  • As step count increases will weight loss also increase?

Survey
(pre & post)

Body Measurement (pre & post)

Convenience Sample
N=30
Correlation between pounds lost and steps gained
  • At baseline, what % of participants in our study are overweight/obese, and how do our participants compare with statewide BMI data from the WV BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)?
Body Measurement
(pre-only)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Descriptive statistics
(graphical)
  • At baseline, what is the average % body fat of participants in our study? How do these data compare with ACSM recommendations for men and women?
Body Measurement
(pre-only)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Descriptive statistics
(graphical)
  • Did the educational intervention significantly decrease participants’ BMI from pre to post?
Body Measurement
(pre & post)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Paired t-test
  • Did the educational intervention significantly decrease participants’ % body fat from pre to post?
Body Measurement
(pre & post)
Convenience Sample
N=30
Paired t-test