3. Biostatistics
Descriptive Statistics — Quiz
Test your understanding of descriptive statistics with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for ordinal data in public health studies?
Question 2
A public health researcher is examining the distribution of a new disease across different age groups. Which graphical display would be most suitable for visualizing the frequency of cases within specific age ranges?
Question 3
In a public health survey, participants are asked to rate their overall health on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). Which type of variable is 'overall health rating'?
Question 4
Which of the following statements about the standard deviation is true?
Question 5
A public health study collects data on the number of cigarettes smoked per day by individuals. What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for this type of data?