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Example 140

 

Example 140 The drug Depo-Provera is often used for patients who exhibit hypersexual behavior caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI).   The results of a study conducted on 8 patients who exhibited such behavior are included below.   Each patient had their testosterone levels taken before treatment with Depo and after treatment.   At the 1% significance level, test the claim that the drug is effective at reducing testosterone levels in TBI patients.  

 

Patient

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Pretreatment

849

903

890

1092

362

900

1006

672

After Depo

96

41

31

124

46

53

113

174

Differences

753

862

859

968

316

847

893

498

 

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