Higher Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) Predicts Slightly Lower Walk Or Run Distance for Population
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Mike Sinn
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Mike Sinn

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Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) 379
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Walk or Run Distance 891

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Symptoms 13336
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Physical Activity 1719

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Low Confidence
Very Weak Effect Size
Negative Relationship
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Participants reported a 0.5% average increase in Walk Or Run Distance following above average Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly).
Abstract

Abstract

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Walk Or Run Distance was generally 4% higher than average after an average of 3.24 out of 5 of Brain Fog over the previous 7 days.

Aggregated data from 2 study participants suggests with a LOW degree of confidence (p=0.134, 95% CI -947.121 to 946.903) that Brain Fog has a weakly negative predictive relationship (R=-0.109) with Walk Or Run Distance.

The highest quartile of Walk Or Run Distance measurements were observed following an average 3.2 out of 5 Brain Fog.

The lowest quartile of Walk Or Run Distance measurements were observed following an average 3.5 out of 5 of Brain Fog.

After an onset delay of 0 seconds, Walk Or Run Distance is typically 4% lower than average over the 7 days following around 3.5 out of 5 Brain Fog.

Objective

Objective

The objective of this study is to determine the nature of the relationship (if any) between Brain Fog and Walk Or Run Distance. Additionally, we attempt to determine the Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) values most likely to produce optimal Walk Or Run Distance values.
Participant Instructions

Participant Instructions

Manual Recording Option

A Create a reminder for Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) here and record it daily by enabling notifications or using A the reminder inbox here .


Walk Or Run Distance Automatic Import of Walk or Run Distance via Fitbit

A Get Fitbit here and use it to record your Walk or Run Distance. Then, A import your data here .

Walk Or Run Distance Automatic Import of Walk or Run Distance via Google Fit

A Get Google Fit here and use it to record your Walk or Run Distance. Then, A import your data here .

Manual Recording Option

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

Walk Or Run Distance Automatic Import of Walk or Run Distance via Withings

A Get Withings here and use it to record your Walk or Run Distance. Then, A import your data here .

Design

Design

This study is based on data donated by 2 participants. Thus, the study design is equivalent to the aggregation of 2 separate n=1 observational natural experiments.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) Pre-Processing

Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) measurement values below 1 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) measurement values above 5 out of 5 were assumed erroneous and removed. No missing data filling value was defined for Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) so any gaps in data were just not analyzed instead of assuming zero values for those times.

Walk or Run Distance Pre-Processing

Walk or Run Distance measurement values below 1 meters were assumed erroneous and removed. Walk or Run Distance measurement values above 175000 meters were assumed erroneous and removed. No missing data filling value was defined for Walk or Run Distance 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 Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) would produce an observable change in Walk Or Run Distance.

It was assumed that Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) could produce an observable change in Walk Or Run Distance for as much as 7 days 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 Walk Or Run Distance is not statistically significant at a 95% confidence interval. This suggests that the Brain Fog value does not have a significant influence on the Walk Or Run Distance value.

Data Sources

Data Sources

Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) 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.

Walk Or Run Distance data was primarily collected using Fitbit. Fitbit makes activity tracking easy and automatic.

Limitations

Limitations

The accuracy of this study may be limited by the fact that

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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 negative (R = -0.109) relationship between Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) and Walk Or Run Distance.

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. 18 paired data points were used in this analysis. Assuming that the relationship is merely coincidental, as the participant independently modifies their Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) 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 Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) and Walk Or Run Distance.

0 humans feel that any relationship observed between Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) and Walk Or Run Distance 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 Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) and Walk Or Run Distance is coincidental.

Relationship Statistics

Property Value
Cause Variable Name Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly)
Effect Variable Name Walk Or Run Distance
Sinn Predictive Coefficient 0.0098791737195512
Confidence Level LOW
Confidence Interval 947.01180295439
Forward Pearson Predictive Coefficient -0.109
Critical T Value 1.739
Average Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) Over Previous 7 days Before ABOVE Average Walk Or Run Distance 3.2 out of 5
Average Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly) Over Previous 7 days Before BELOW Average Walk Or Run Distance 3.5 out of 5
Duration of Action 7 days
Effect Size weakly negative
Number of Paired Measurements 18
Optimal Pearson Product 0.061454133563245
P Value 0.13355067182972
Statistical Significance 0.074
Strength of Relationship 947.01180295439
Study Type population
Analysis Performed At 2021-08-30
Number of Participants 2

Brain Fog (Difficulty Thinking Clearly) Info

Property Value
Variable Name Brain Fog (difficulty Thinking Clearly)
Aggregation Method MEAN
Analysis Performed At 2020-10-11
Duration of Action 24 hours
Kurtosis 1.5439155850678
Maximum Allowed Value 5 out of 5
Mean 3.4220148648649 out of 5
Median 3.415627027027 out of 5
Minimum Allowed Value 1 out of 5
Number of Aggregate Predictors 307
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 72
Number of Measurements 506
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 506
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 0.4041311973139
Unit 1 to 5 Rating
User Variables 106
UPC 0
Variable Category Symptoms
Variable ID 88305
Variance 0.40201953169415

Walk or Run Distance Info

Property Value
Variable Name Walk Or Run Distance
Aggregation Method SUM
Analysis Performed At 2020-09-11
Duration of Action 7 days
Kurtosis 18.843598392696
Maximum Allowed Value 175000 meters
Mean 3558.0042632859 meters
Median 3158.90008036 meters
Minimum Allowed Value 1 meters
Number of Aggregate Predictors 642
Number of Aggregate Outcomes 249
Number of Measurements 123085
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) 87104
Public true
Onset Delay 0 seconds
Standard Deviation 2361.166855319
Unit Meters
User Variables 378
UPC 744960759935
Variable Category Physical Activity
Variable ID 1304
Variance 9674812.3231088