Report on the survey done on Physical Fitness
Title: Survey on Physical Fitness
Authors: Priyanshi Kohli (F4)
Khushi Toshawar (F4)
Shubham Gupta (F4)
Introduction: Physical fitness is an investment in oneself, a currency of health that pays dividends in vitality and longevity. While the initial cost of pursuing fitness may seem daunting, the expenses pale in comparison to the priceless benefits reaped in improved well-being and reduced healthcare expenditures. From gym memberships to nutritious food choices, every dollar spent on fitness is an investment in a higher quality of life. So, while the price tag may be tangible, the value of physical fitness is immeasurable.
Objectives: To understand the underlying phenomena of this problem.
Literature review: Investing in physical fitness costs money, but it pays off with better health, less spent on healthcare, and people being more productive. This shows we should encourage exercise and healthy habits through policies and more research.
Data collection:
- On a scale from 1 to 5, how much do you agree with the statement that maintaining physical fitness is expensive?
- Do you believe that there are affordable alternatives to traditional gym memberships for staying physically fit?
- How often do you participate in paid fitness classes or personal training sessions?
- Do you find the cost of fitness equipment and gear that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
- Do you feel that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
These 5 questions are asked in google form to students and for every question standard deviation, standard error, mean and t-stat was calculated.
Data analysis:
- On a scale from 1 to 5, how much do you agree with the statement that maintaining physical fitness is expensive?
S.D.=1.21 S.E.=0.11 Mean=3.18 t-stat=-1.62
- Do you believe that there are affordable alternatives to traditional gym memberships for staying physically fit?
S.D.=1.22 S.E.=0.11 Mean=2.83 t-stat=-1.52
- How often do you participate in paid fitness classes or personal training sessions?
S.D.=1.42 S.E.=0.13 Mean=3.10 t-stat=0.79
- Do you find the cost of fitness equipment and gear that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
S.D.=1.16 S.E.=0.11 Mean=2.72 t-stat=-2.56
- Do you feel that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
S.D.=1.35 S.E.=0.13 Mean=2.56 t-stat=-3.52
Conclusion:
- On a scale from 1 to 5, how much do you agree with the statement that maintaining physical fitness is expensive?
- Null Hypothesis (H0): The mean agreement score is equal to or less than 3 (neutral).
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The mean agreement score is greater than 3.
- Conclusion: With a t-statistic of -1.62 and a mean agreement score of 3.18, there is insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
- Do you believe that there are affordable alternatives to traditional gym memberships for staying physically fit?
- Null Hypothesis (H0): The mean belief score is equal to or less than 3 (neutral).
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The mean belief score is greater than 3.
- Conclusion: With a t-statistic of -1.52 and a mean belief score of 2.83, there is insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
- How often do you participate in paid fitness classes or personal training sessions?
- Null Hypothesis (H0): The mean participation frequency is equal to or less than 3 (infrequent).
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The mean participation frequency is greater than 3.
- Conclusion: With a t-statistic of 0.79 and a mean participation frequency of 3.10, there is insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
- Do you find the cost of fitness equipment and gear that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
- Null Hypothesis (H0): The mean agreement score is equal to or greater than 3 (neutral).
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The mean agreement score is less than 3.
- Conclusion: With a t-statistic of -2.56 and a mean agreement score of 2.72, there is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
- Do you feel that healthier food options contribute to your fitness expenses?
- Null Hypothesis (H0): The mean agreement score is equal to or greater than 3 (neutral).
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The mean agreement score is less than 3.
- Conclusion: With a t-statistic of -3.52 and a mean agreement score of 2.56, there is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
References:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reebok-survey-humans-spend-less-than-one-percent-of-life-on-physical-fitness-300261752.html