Descriptive Statistics in Medical Imaging
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What is the main purpose of measures of central tendency?

  • To show the frequency distribution of a dataset
  • To analyze the correlation between two variables
  • To represent the 'average' of a dataset (correct)
  • To describe the variability of a continuous variable

    • What is the primary difference between the mean and median?

  • The mean is used for normally distributed data, while the median is used for skewed data
  • The mean is used for small datasets, while the median is used for large datasets
  • The mean is sensitive to outliers, while the median is not (correct)
  • The mean is used for categorical data, while the median is used for continuous data

    • In a negatively skewed distribution, where is the mode located relative to the mean and median?

  • To the right of the mean and median
  • To the left of the mean and median (correct)
  • At the same point as the mean and median
  • It cannot be determined

    • What is the primary use of the mode in statistics?

    <p>To describe the frequency distribution of categorical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the mean not be used when the data is not normally distributed?

    <p>Because the mean is sensitive to outliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of summary values in descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize and describe the main features of a dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a dataset, which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme values?

    <p>Mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a positively skewed and negatively skewed distribution?

    <p>The direction of the tail of the distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize and describe the main features of a sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is represented by a student's GPA?

    <p>Quantitative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a frequency distribution used for?

    <p>To list the number and percent of times a value occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of graphs are commonly used in descriptive statistics for categorical data?

    <p>Pie and bar charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of average?

    <p>Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

    <p>Qualitative data is categorical, while quantitative data is numerical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of a dataset?

    <p>The difference between the maximum and minimum values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of summary measures in descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize and describe the main features of a dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the dataset 80, 90, 95, 110, 120?

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a small standard deviation indicate about the data?

    <p>The data is closely clustered around the average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the data falls within two standard deviations away from the mean?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph is most frequently used for assessing the normality of a continuous variable?

    <p>Histogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inferential statistics?

    <p>To make inferences about the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the confidence interval commonly used in inferential statistics?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in inferential statistics?

    <p>To test a hypothesis about the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the standard deviation and variance?

    <p>Standard deviation is the square root of the variance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Descriptive Statistics

    • Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the main features of a sample, without generalizing beyond the available dataset.
    • Techniques used include tables, graphs, and summary measures to report the data.

    Measures of Central Tendency

    • Mean: the sum of values divided by the sample size.
    • Example: (75 + 82 + 93 + 110 + 119) / 5 = 95.8
    • Median: the middle value when numbers are in order.
    • Example: 75, 82, 93, 110, 119, median = 93
    • Mode: the most frequently occurring value.
    • Example: no mode in the data set 75, 82, 93, 110, 119

    Measures of Dispersion

    • Range: the difference between the highest and lowest values.
    • Example: 120 - 80 = 40
    • Variance: a measure of how much values are spread away from the mean.
    • Standard Deviation (SD): the square root of the variance, most frequently used measure of dispersion.

    Standard Deviation (σ)

    • Small SD: data is closely clustered around the average.
    • Large SD: data is widely dispersed over a large range of values away from the average.
    • 68% of data fall within one SD away from the mean.
    • 95% of data fall within two SDs away from the mean.
    • 99% of data fall within three SDs away from the mean.

    Graphical Representation

    • Histograms are frequently used to assess the normality of the data.

    Inferential Statistics

    • Uses a sample to draw conclusions about the population.
    • Involves confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

    Confidence Interval (CI)

    • A range of values with a certain confidence level (usually 95%).
    • Example: mean = 4.27, 95% CI = 2.92 - 5.62.

    Hypothesis Testing

    • Related to p-value (probability).
    • Involves testing a hypothesis about a population.

    Types of Variables

    • Qualitative data: categorical (nominal and ordinal).
    • Quantitative data: continuous.

    Descriptive Statistics Examples

    • Ultrasound scans in England (NHS Patients) between August 2017-2018: 8.5 million.

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    This quiz covers descriptive statistics in the context of medical imaging, specifically ultrasound scans in England. It includes measures of central tendency and other statistical concepts.

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