When it comes to statistic analysis, there are two classifications: descriptive

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When it comes to statistic analysis, there are two classifications: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Basically, descriptive statistics intend to describe a big hunk of data with summary charts and tables, but do not attempt to draw conclusions about the population from which the sample was taken. Give (5) examples of descriptive statistics as they apply to use in healthcare. Have examples and data to support. When it comes to statistic analysis, there are two classifications: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Basically, descriptive statistics intend to describe a big hunk of data with summary charts and tables, but do not attempt to draw conclusions about the population from which the sample was taken. Give (5) examples of descriptive statistics as they apply to use in healthcare. Have examples and data to support.

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Five examples of descriptive statistics as they apply to use in healthcare are

1) Mean : For measuring body weight, body height , age

2) Maximum and minimum : For body blood pressures

3) Modal value: For sex , hair color , eye color

4) Absolute and relative frequencies: For intensity of pain

5) Median

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