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This homework is due on Jan. 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Please submit as a pdf file on Canvas.
This homework uses the ToothGrowth
dataset. This dataset is built into R, and it contains the lengths (len
) of odontoblasts (cells responsible for tooth growth) in 60 quinea pigs. Each animal received one of the three dose levels (dose
) of vitamin C in mg/day: 0.5, 1, or 2. Vitamin C was delivered either through orange juice or through ascorbic acid supplement (supp
).
head(ToothGrowth)
## len supp dose
## 1 4.2 VC 0.5
## 2 11.5 VC 0.5
## 3 7.3 VC 0.5
## 4 5.8 VC 0.5
## 5 6.4 VC 0.5
## 6 10.0 VC 0.5
Problem 1: (4 pts) We are interested in testing the effects of vitamin C on odontoblasts growths in guinea pigs. Since there are three different doses of vitamin C in the data set, and therefore three groups of length measurements, we will use an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Conduct an ANOVA test and interpret your results in 1-2 sentences. HINT: You will first need to create a linear model object using the lm()
function before you can use the anova()
function.
# R code goes here
Your answer goes here. 1-2 sentences only.
Problem 2: (3 pts) Create a boxplot of the teeth growth, separated by vitamin C doses. Based on this plot, do you expect the mean length of odontoblasts for the 2 mg/day dose to be the same or different than the mean length of odontoblasts for the 0.5 mg/day dose? Explain your answer.
# R code goes here
Your answer goes here. 1-2 sentences only.
Problem 3: (3 pts) Use a t test to determine if the mean length of odontoblasts for the 2 mg/day dose is the same as or different from the mean length of odontoblasts for 0.5 mg/day. Interperet and explain your results in 1-2 sentences.
# R code goes here
Your answer goes here. 1-2 sentences only.