2.38. For each pair of twins, compute the following for the lumbar spine: A = BMD for the heavier-smoking twin − BMD for the lighter-smoking twin = x1 − x2 B = mean BMD for the twinship = (x1 + x2)/2 C = 100% × (A/B) Derive appropriate descriptive statistics for C over the entire study population.
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In Section 2.10, we described Data Set BONEDEN.DAT concerning the effect of tobacco use on BMD.
Note: 2.38-2.40 Involve computing a new variable C. Compute C using the formula given and then use STATA to produce the output requested.
2.38. For each pair of twins, compute the following for the lumbar spine:
A = BMD for the heavier-smoking twin − BMD for the lighter-smoking twin = x1 − x2
B = mean BMD for the twinship = (x1 + x2)/2
C = 100% × (A/B)
Derive appropriate
2.39. Suppose we group the twin pairs according to the difference in tobacco use expressed in 10 pack-year groups (0–9.9 pack-years/10–19.9 pack-years/20–29.9 pack-years/30–39.9 pack-years/40+ pack-years). Compute appropriate descriptive statistics, and provide a
2.40. What impression do you have of the relationship between BMD and tobacco use based on Problem 2.39?
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Scatterplot on Stata and commentary on the relation between BMD and smoking, please!