Statistical Measures and Applications

Some statistical measures form the basis of data gathering and analysis in public health. Consider the following measures:

Frequencies
Means
Medians
Standard deviations
Quartiles
Ranges
Respond to the following:

Compare and contrast the use of the measures listed in understanding the health status of a population. Give examples in your answer.
Discuss the relevance and use of each measure in relation to research studies.
Write your initial response in 6 distinct paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.