The Main Purpose of Descriptive Statistics Is To

question 16

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of descriptive statistics is to:

• A) Summarize data in a useful and informative manner.
• B) Make inferences about a population.
• C) Determine if the data adequately represents the population.
• D) Gather or collect data.

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Definitions:

Airborne Isolation

A set of infection control precautions used to prevent diseases that are spread through air droplets from being transmitted.

White Blood Cell Count

A measurement of the number of white blood cells in a volume of blood, used to detect infections or immune system disorders.

Protective Precaution

Measures taken to protect individuals, especially vulnerable populations, from harm or injury.

Pneumonia

An inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the alveoli, usually caused by an infection due to bacteria, viruses, or other organisms.