Graphical Descriptive Statistics

Analyze the use and graphical representation of statistics reported in a published study on a public health topic
Produce appropriate numerical and graphical descriptive statistics for both categorical and continuous variables using SPSS
Interpret different descriptive statistics outputs, including what distribution they may reflect.
For this week’s Discussion, select two journal articles and analyze how the researchers used graphical descriptive statistics to communicate their findings. Also, look closely at the relationship between levels of measurement and types of graphical descriptions presented.

brief summary of the two articles you selected. Then, describe the types of graphical descriptive statistics used in these articles. Finally, analyze how the level of measurement and the distribution of the data influenced the type of graphical descriptions presented. Be sure to use APA style when referencing your articles in your posting.

Article "A" Engebretsen, I., Tylleskär, T., Wamani, H., Karamagi, C., & Tumwine, J. (2008). Determinants of infant growth in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 8, 418–429.

Article "B" Riccardo, F., Khader, A., & Sabatinelli, G. (2011). Low infant mortality among Palestine refugees despite the odds. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 89(4), 304–311.’