Higher Bloodshot Eyes Predicts Slightly Higher Daily Step Count for Population
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Mike Sinn
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Mike Sinn

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Bloodshot Eyes 74
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Steps 331

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Symptoms 13336
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Physical Activity 1719

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Weak Effect Size
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Participants reported a 81.3% average increase in Daily Step Count following above average Bloodshot Eyes.
Abstract

Abstract

Daily Step Count was generally 19% higher than average after an average of 1.5 out of 5 of Bloodshot Eyes over the previous 24 hours.

Aggregated data from 1 study participants suggests with a HIGH degree of confidence (p=0.001, 95% CI -2656.102 to 2656.615) that Bloodshot Eyes has a weakly positive predictive relationship (R=0.257) with Daily Step Count.

The highest quartile of Daily Step Count measurements were observed following an average 1.2 out of 5 Bloodshot Eyes.

The lowest quartile of Daily Step Count measurements were observed following an average 1.04 out of 5 of Bloodshot Eyes.

After an onset delay of 0 seconds, Daily Step Count is typically 1% lower than average over the 24 hours following around 1.04 out of 5 Bloodshot Eyes.

Objective

Objective

The objective of this study is to determine the nature of the relationship (if any) between Bloodshot Eyes and Daily Step Count. Additionally, we attempt to determine the Bloodshot Eyes values most likely to produce optimal Daily Step Count values.
Participant Instructions

Participant Instructions

Manual Recording Option

A Create a reminder for Bloodshot Eyes here and record it daily by enabling notifications or using A the reminder inbox here .


Daily Step Count Automatic Import of Steps via Fitbit

A Get Fitbit here and use it to record your Steps. Then, A import your data here .

Manual Recording Option

A Create a reminder for Steps here and record it daily by enabling notifications or using A the reminder inbox here .

Daily Step Count Automatic Import of Steps via Withings

A Get Withings here and use it to record your Steps. Then, A import your data here .

Design

Design

This study is based on data donated by 1 participants. Thus, the study design is equivalent to the aggregation of 1 separate n=1 observational natural experiments.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Bloodshot Eyes Pre-Processing

Bloodshot Eyes measurement values below 1 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. Bloodshot Eyes measurement values above 5 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. No missing data filling value was defined for Bloodshot Eyes so any gaps in data were just not analyzed instead of assuming zero values for those times.

Steps Pre-Processing

Steps measurement values below 1 count were assumed erroneous and removed. No maximum allowed measurement value was defined for Steps. No missing data filling value was defined for Steps so any gaps in data were just not analyzed instead of assuming zero values for those times.

Predictive Analytics

It was assumed that 0 seconds would pass before a change in Bloodshot Eyes would produce an observable change in Daily Step Count.

It was assumed that Bloodshot Eyes could produce an observable change in Daily Step Count for as much as 24 hours after the stimulus event.

Statistical Significance

Statistical Significance

Using a two-tailed t-test with alpha = 0.05, it was determined that the change in Daily Step Count is statistically significant at 95% confidence interval.

After treatment, a 81.3% increase (7880 count) from the mean baseline 6720 count was observed. The relative standard deviation at baseline was 62.1%. The observed change was 1.89 times the standard deviation.

A common rule of thumb considers a change greater than twice the baseline standard deviation on two separate pre-post experiments may be considered significant. This occurrence would have only a 5% likelihood of resulting from random fluctuation (a p-value < 0.05).

Data Sources

Data Sources

Bloodshot Eyes data was primarily collected using QuantiModo. QuantiModo allows you to easily track mood, symptoms, or any outcome you want to optimize in a fraction of a second. You can also import your data from over 30 other apps and devices. QuantiModo then analyzes your data to identify which hidden factors are most likely to be influencing your mood or symptoms.

Daily Step Count data was primarily collected using Fitbit. Fitbit makes activity tracking easy and automatic.

Limitations

Limitations

As with any human experiment, it was impossible to control for all potentially confounding variables. Correlation does not necessarily imply causation. We can never know for sure if one factor is definitely the cause of an outcome. However, lack of correlation definitely implies the lack of a causal relationship. Hence, we can with great confidence rule out non-existent relationships. For instance, if we discover no relationship between mood and an antidepressant this information is just as or even more valuable than the discovery that there is a relationship.

We can also take advantage of several characteristics of time series data from many subjects to infer the likelihood of a causal relationship if we do find a correlational relationship. The criteria for causation are a group of minimal conditions necessary to provide adequate evidence of a causal relationship between an incidence and a possible consequence.

Criteria For Causal Inference

Strength (A.K.A. Effect Size)

A small association does not mean that there is not a causal effect, though the larger the association, the more likely that it is causal. There is a weakly positive (R = 0.2568) relationship between Bloodshot Eyes and Daily Step Count.

Consistency (A.K.A. Reproducibility)

Consistent findings observed by different persons in different places with different samples strengthens the likelihood of an effect. Furthermore, in accordance with the law of large numbers (LLN), the predictive power and accuracy of these results will continually grow over time. 503 paired data points were used in this analysis. Assuming that the relationship is merely coincidental, as the participant independently modifies their Bloodshot Eyes values, the observed strength of the relationship will decline until it is below the threshold of significance. To it another way, in the case that we do find a spurious correlation, suggesting that banana intake improves mood for instance, one will likely increase their banana intake. Due to the fact that this correlation is spurious, it is unlikely that you will see a continued and persistent corresponding increase in mood. So over time, the spurious correlation will naturally dissipate.

Specificity

Causation is likely if a very specific population at a specific site and disease with no other likely explanation. The more specific an association between a factor and an effect is, the bigger the probability of a causal relationship.

Temporality

The effect has to occur after the cause (and if there is an expected delay between the cause and expected effect, then the effect must occur after that delay). The confidence in a causal relationship is bolstered by the fact that time-precedence was taken into account in all calculations.

Biological Gradient

Greater exposure should generally lead to greater incidence of the effect. However, in some cases, the mere presence of the factor can trigger the effect. In other cases, an inverse proportion is observed: greater exposure leads to lower incidence.

Plausibility

A plausible bio-chemical mechanism between cause and effect is critical. This is where human brains excel.

Based on our responses so far,

0 humans feel that there is a plausible mechanism of action for a relationship between Bloodshot Eyes and Daily Step Count.

0 humans feel that any relationship observed between Bloodshot Eyes and Daily Step Count is coincidental.

Coherence

Coherence between epidemiological and laboratory findings increases the likelihood of an effect. It will be very enlightening to aggregate this data with the data from other participants with similar genetic, diseasomic, environmentomic, and demographic profiles.

Experiment

All of human life can be considered a natural experiment. Occasionally, it is possible to appeal to experimental evidence.

Analogy

The effect of similar factors may be considered.

Plausibility

Plausibility

A plausible bio-chemical mechanism between cause and effect is critical. This is where human brains excel. Based on our responses so far, 0 humans feel that there is a plausible mechanism of action and 0 feel that any relationship observed between Bloodshot Eyes and Daily Step Count is coincidental.

Relationship Statistics

Property Value
Cause Variable Name Bloodshot Eyes
Effect Variable Name Daily Step Count
Sinn Predictive Coefficient 0.012218875329061
Confidence Level HIGH
Confidence Interval 2656.358618458
Forward Pearson Predictive Coefficient 0.2568
Critical T Value 1.646
Average Bloodshot Eyes Over Previous 24 hours Before ABOVE Average Daily Step Count 1.2 out of 5
Average Bloodshot Eyes Over Previous 24 hours Before BELOW Average Daily Step Count 1.04 out of 5
Duration of Action 24 hours
Effect Size weakly positive
Number of Paired Measurements 503
Optimal Pearson Product 0.074657777248597
P Value 0.001
Statistical Significance 0.5796
Strength of Relationship 2656.358618458
Study Type population
Analysis Performed At 2021-08-30
Number of Participants 1

Bloodshot Eyes Info

Property Value
Variable Name Bloodshot Eyes
Aggregation Method MEAN
Analysis Performed At 2021-06-23
Duration of Action 24 hours
Kurtosis 33.412924522793
Maximum Allowed Value 5 out of 5
Mean 1.1373 out of 5
Median 1 out of 5
Minimum Allowed Value 1 out of 5
Number of Aggregate Predictors 50
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 24
Number of Measurements 625
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 625
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 0.67660247035748
Unit 1 to 5 Rating
User Variables 2
Variable Category Symptoms
Variable ID 88271
Variance 0.48435268065267

Steps Info

Property Value
Variable Name Daily Step Count
Aggregation Method SUM
Analysis Performed At 2020-10-11
Duration of Action 7 days
Kurtosis 16.639977980211
Mean 6466.3629645193 count
Median 6036.923245614 count
Minimum Allowed Value 1 count
Number of Aggregate Predictors 131
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 200
Number of Measurements 88028
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 10365
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 3084.0373174008
Unit Count
User Variables 280
UPC 734010049130
Variable Category Physical Activity
Variable ID 1451
Variance 12961277.144652