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Stat2Data (version 2.0.1)

Pulse: Pulse Rates and Exercise

Description

Pulse rates before and after exercise for a sample of statistics students

Arguments

Format

A dataset with 232 observations on the following 7 variables.

ActivePulse rate (beats per minute) after exercise
RestResting pulse rate (beats per minute)
Smoke1=smoker or 0=nonsmoker
Sex1=female or 0=male
ExerciseTypical hours of exercise (per week)
HgtHeight (in inches)
WgtWeight (in pounds)

Details

Students in a Stat2 class recorded resting pulse rates (in class), did three "laps" walking up/down a nearby set of stairs, and then measured their pulse rate after the exercise. They provided additional information about height, weight, exercise, and smoking habits via a survey.