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Demographic characteristics of the groups.
| AD patients | Controls | Test | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) ± SD | 67.5 ± 10.1 | 68.0 ± 5.6 | t(df = 21) = 0.16 | 0.87 |
| Mean years of education ± SD | 14.3 ± 3.3 | 14.0 ± 3.0 | t(df = 21) = 0.21 | 0.84 |
| Male/Female | 8/3 | 4/8 | χ2 = 0.10 | 0.07 |
| MMSE ± SD | 24.6 ± 3.3 | 28.7 ± 1.1 | t(df = 21) = −4.14 | p ≪ 0.001 |
SD, Standard deviation; df, Degrees of freedom; MMSE, Mini Mental State Examination.
