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Table 5 Comparison between the three groups as regards socio-demographic results using ANOVA and Chi-square tests

From: Role of neuro-sonography of peripheral nerves as a diagnostic and a differentiation tool of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Variable

ALS group (30)

Cervical group (30)

Control group (30)

ANOVA test

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

P value

Age (years)

43.5 ± 16

52.9 ± 10.2

42.9 ± 15.7

 = 0.011*

Variable

ALS group (30)

Cervical group (30)

Control group (30)

Chi-square test

P value

Gender

Female

9 (30%)

13 (43.3%)

11 (36.7%)

 = 0.5632

Male

21 (70%)

17 (56.7%)

19 (63.3%)

  1. ANOVA analysis of variance
  2. *Percentage of column total