Describing numerical variables: which are the most appropriate parameters to describe the data?

The proper description of numerical variables is very important when presenting a set of data. Measures of central tendency and dispersion are used to adequately understand a set of numerical variables. Knowledge of the properties of these measures and their adequate use provide the reader with a be...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 92; no. 6; pp. 841 - 843
Main Authors:	Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira, González-Chica, David Alejandro, Bastos, João Luiz, Martínez-Mesa, Jeovany, Bonamigo, Renan Rangel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 01-11-2017
Subjects:	Analytical epidemiology DERMATOLOGY Epidemiology Epidemiology, descriptive Special Epidemiology Analytical epidemiology Epidemiology, descriptive
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Summary:	The proper description of numerical variables is very important when presenting a set of data. Measures of central tendency and dispersion are used to adequately understand a set of numerical variables. Knowledge of the properties of these measures and their adequate use provide the reader with a better understanding of the results of a study.
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ISSN:	0365-0596 1806-4841 1806-4841
DOI:	10.1590/abd1806-4841.20174904