Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Presentation Types

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to types of data and data presentation methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Qualitative Data

Data that represent a particular quality or attribute, with no notion of magnitude or size.

Quantitative Data

Data that have a magnitude and can be expressed as numbers.

Discrete Data

Data that can only take whole number values.

Continuous Data

Data that can take any value, including fractions.

Frequency Distribution Table

A table that shows the frequency of various outcomes in a dataset.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data using bars.

Pie Diagram

A circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

Box and Whisker Chart

A chart that represents variations in samples, showing the interquartile range, median, and whiskers for smallest and largest values.

Pictogram

A method of presenting data using small pictures or symbols to represent values.

Line Graph

A graph that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

Tabular Presentation

Data presentation using rows and columns to organize information in a concise format.

Multiple Bar Diagram

A chart that uses multiple bars drawn side by side to compare different sets of values.

Cumulative Frequency Polygon

A graph that shows the cumulative frequency of each class in a data set.

Heat Maps

Data visualization technique that shows the magnitude of a phenomenon as color in two dimensions.