Assignment 1: Discussion-Statistical Measures And Applications
Some statistical measures form the basis of data gathering and analysis in public health. Consider the following measures:
1. Frequencies
2. Means
3. Medians
4. Standard deviations
5. Quartiles
6. Ranges
Respond to the following:
• Compare and contrast the use of the measures listed in understanding the health status of a population. Give examples in your answer.
• Discuss the relevance and use of each measure in relation to research studies.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.