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. 2018 Apr 27;9(6):167–176. doi: 10.1177/2042018818770938

Table 1.

Statistical analysis of outcomes.

Outcome Statistical test
Primary
Change in BMI z score at 6 months Unpaired t test
Secondary
Monthly BMI z score Repeated measures ANOVA
ABSI Unpaired t test
Blood pressure Unpaired t test
Glucose, lipidsa Unpaired t test
IWQOL-Kids Mann–Whitney U test
PAQ-A Mann–Whitney U test
Self-efficacy Unpaired t test
Step counts Unpaired t test
Self-reported frequency of application utilization and most relevant features Repeated measures ANOVA

ABSI, A body shape index (WC normalized to height and weight); ANOVA, analysis of variance; BMI, body mass index; IWQOL-Kids, impact of weight on quality of life-kids; PAQ-A, physical activity questionnaire for adolescents; WC, waist circumference.

a

Triglycerides will be log-transformed to improve normalization of the distribution.