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.

Write your initial response in 6 distinct paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.