In this thesis, the basics of smoothing spline analysis of variance are first introduced. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases in older adults, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. Accurate measurement of physical activity levels in older adults is crucial to identify those who may require interventions to increase their activity levels and prevent functional decline. In our study, we collected data on the physical activity of older individuals by utilizing accelerometer accelerometers. To estimate the underlying patterns related to each covariate, we applies smoothing spline analysis of variance (SSANOVA) methods to two types of measurements from the accelerometer device. We investigates the underlying patterns of different participant groups and compared the patterns among groups. The paper reveals clear patterns of activity levels throughout the day and across days, with differences among groups observed. Additionally, the study compares the mean curve method and the SSANOVA model, and shows that the SSANOVA model is a more suitable method for analyzing physical activity data. The study provides valuable insights into daily physical activity patterns in older people and highlights the usefulness of the SSANOVA model for such data analysis.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ucf.edu/oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd2020-2879 |
| Date | 01 January 2023 |
| Creators | Chen, Lulu |
| Publisher | STARS |
| Source Sets | University of Central Florida |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020- |
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