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Table 2 shows SEM and CV1 values for waist circumference and for biceps, triceps, subscapularand suprailiac sk<strong>in</strong>folds. Table 3 lists TE and CV2 values for weight, tibia length, and triceps andsubscapular sk<strong>in</strong>folds.Table 2 Standard error of measurement (SEM) and coefficient of variation 1 (CV1) values for waist circumferencemeasurements and sk<strong>in</strong>fold measurements*SEMPresent studyCV 1Present studyWaistmeasurementSk<strong>in</strong>foldbicepsSk<strong>in</strong>foldtricepsSk<strong>in</strong>foldsubscapularSk<strong>in</strong>foldsuprailiac0.340 0.4000.622 6.2120.556 3.5900.743 3.8100.863 4.300* SEM = SD/√n; CV1 = SD/mean x 100%Table 3 Technical error (TE) and coefficient of variation (CV) values for weight, tibia length, and triceps andsubscapular sk<strong>in</strong>folds*TEPresent studyCV 2Present studyWeight 0.0005 0.0008Tibia length 0 0Sk<strong>in</strong>foldtricepsSk<strong>in</strong>foldsubscapular0.03 0.190.07 0.36*TE = √ ∑ d 2 /2n, where d is the difference between paired measures for n subjects; CV = 100 x TE/mean ofmeasures taken30 | Chapter 2

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