Table 2.
Statistical test of significance and independent t test on the number of medicinal plants mentioned by informant groups in Gubalafto District
| Parameters | Informant group | N | No. of plant species reported | Mean | t value** | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informant category | General informant | 51 | 303 | 5.94 | − 4.334 | 0.000* |
| Healer | 33 | 541 | 16.39 | |||
| Gender | Male | 68 | 706 | 10.38 | 0.529 | 0.598 |
| Female | 16 | 138 | 8.63 | |||
| Age | Younger(20–39 years) | 21 | 176 | 8.38 | − 0.739 | 0.462 |
| Elder (40–84 years) | 63 | 668 | 10.60 |
*Significant difference (P < 0.05), **t (0.05) (two tailed), df = 82, N= number of respondents