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Table 3 Statistical test of significance using one-way ANOVA test on the number of medicinal plants mentioned by informants' age groups in the Ensaro District 

From: Medicinal plants used to treat livestock ailments in Ensaro District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Age groups

The total number of medicinal plants mentioned

Mean ± SD

F-test

P-value

Young (19–35 years)

284

2.56 ± 0.85a

159.2

0.0001*

Adult (36–60 years)

927

4.48 ± 2.08b

Elderly (above 60 years)

438

6.17 ± 2.77c

  1. *Significant difference (P < 0.05), **t (0.05) (two tailed), df = 388, N = number of respondents