Table 2.
ANCOVA and multiple regression analysis for o-LAB as a dependent variable (age parameter as a continuous covariate).
| ANCOVA | F-test | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group (CRC versus control) | 16.1 | 0.0001∗ | |
| Age (years) | 2.7 | 0.102 | |
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| Multiple regression analysis R 2 = 0.38, P < 0.001 | β-coefficient | t-test | P value |
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| Group (CRC versus control) | 0.44 | 4.0 | 0.0001∗ |
| Age (years) | 0.18 | 1.7 | 0.102 |
∗Statistically significant.