Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences. Richard J. Rossi
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1.4.6 Mammography Experience Study Data Set
The Mammography Experience Study data set consists of 412 observations on subjects from a study designed to investigate the factors associated with a woman’s knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward mammography exams. The data were collected by Dr. J. Zapka and Ms. D. Spotts of the University of Massachusetts, Division of Public Health. The variables included in this data set are summarized in Table 1.6.
Table 1.6 A Description of the Variables in the Mammography Experience Data Set
Variable | Description | Codes/Values | Name |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Identification code | ID number | OBS |
2 | Mammograph experience | 0 = Never | ME |
1 = Within 1 year | |||
2 = Over 1 year ago | |||
3 | “You do not need a mammogram unless | 1 = Strongly agree | SYMPT |
you develop symptoms” | 2 = Agree | ||
3 = Disagree | |||
4 = Strongly disagree | |||
4 | Perceived benefit of mammography | 5–20 | PB |
5 | Mother or sister with a history | 0 = No | HIST |