Table I.
Comparison of mean values of age, gender, handedness and educational level in patients with corticobasal degeneration (Group A) and Parkinson’s disease (Group B).
| Characteristics | Group A | Group B | F chi2 value | DF | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 63.5 (2.4) | 58.1 (4.1) | 2.76 | 2.24 | 0.09 |
| Gender (male/female) | 12/11 | 49/47 | 0.81 | 2 | 0.75 |
| Handedness | 22.6 (1.2) | 22.1 (1.4) | 0.79 | 2 | 0.83 |
| Educational level (years) | 7.7 (3.4) | 8.1 (2.4) | 0.67 | 3.1 | 0.45 |
| Response to DOPA | 0 | + | NA | NA | NA |
Abbreviations: DF= degree freedom; NA= not applicable. Values are expressed as mean (SD).