Describing and Summarizing Data
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Topic 1
Learning outcomes: Recognize the importance of visual displays in conveying information. Select appropriate displays and summary statistics based on the type of data available.
Determine the scale on which variables are measured; interpret and construct frequently used graphical displays; calculate measures of central tendency and variability and determine their appropriateness for a given situation.
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ينبغي للطلبةمعاينةطرح منشورات في المنتدى: 1
Reflect on this activity:
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) continues to be a public health concern in 29 countries. You have been charged with preparing a report on this problem, similar to the World Malaria Report described in Chapter 1 of the e-book. Describe 3 charts that you would include in your report.
Make sure to identify the type of chart and its elements clearly and structure your answers as follows.
1. Type of chart:
2. Which variable is represented on the x-axis? And what data type is it?
3. Which variable is represented on the y-axis? And what data type is it?
4. Do you have any other variables on the same chart, describe data the types for them too. -
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This quiz is based on the materials for Topic 1, Describing and Summarizing Data. We strongly encourage you to test yourself on how well you have understood the material. Once you submit the quiz, it will be automatically graded and you can see detailed explanations of the answers.
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