______ Statistics Summarizes Data Through the Use of Measures of Central

question 4

Multiple Choice

______ statistics summarizes data through the use of measures of central tendency, variance, and standard deviation.

• A) Inferential
• B) Qualitative
• C) Descriptive
• D) Quantitative

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Definitions:

Lab Result

The outcome or findings of a clinical laboratory test, providing critical data for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Platelet Count

The number of platelets in a specific volume of blood, measured to assess clotting ability and diagnose various conditions.

Pain Assessment

The systematic evaluation of an individual's pain, including its intensity, duration, and impact, using various tools and scales to guide treatment decisions.