Discussion Post: Statistics in Health
• Present two different types of data, or variables, used in the health field. Examples could be blood pressure, temperature, pH, pain rating scales, pulse oximetry, % hematocrit, minute respiration, gender, age, ethnicity, etc.
• Classify each of your variables as qualitative or quantitative and explain why they fall into the category that you chose.
• Also, classify each of the variables as to their level of measurement--nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio--and justify your classifications.
• Which type of sampling could you use to gather your data? (stratified, cluster, systematic, and convenience sampling)
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.