A comparison of selected kin anthropometric variables of Delhi boys with other groups

Abstract

The study is based on cross-sectional data of 389 Jat boys ranging in age from 10 to 20 years. The sample of 389 subjects belonged to a single endogamous genetic group of Jat boys of Delhi (rural area). They all were residing in Delhi of rural areas. For this paper in comparison of Delhi Jat boys with other population group i.e. Haryanvi and Sikh Jat boys was made. Only two anthropometric variables i.e. weight, height were taken. Descriptive statistical calculation was used for tabulation work. The mean value of the samples depicts the growth patterns of Jat boys in tables. Age wise of 11 groups were made to view the kin anthropometric variables to show the comparison. It is important to mention here that the brief description of each sample which represents population is must for drawing meaningful conclusion in a comparative study. The comparison of variables of Delhi Jat boys with Haryana and Shikh Jat boys has been made on Mean and ‘d’ values of differential magnitude index given in tables. Hence, the comparison of ‘d’ values computed and describes the percentage differences between two populations from measurement to measurement and from age to age.