Descriptive Statistics Descriptive statistics involves summarizing and organizing data to provide a clear understanding of its characteristics. It is the foundation of data analysis, offering insights into patterns, trends, and distributions within a dataset. Purpose of Descriptive Statistics Types of Descriptive Statistics 1. Measures of Central Tendency 2. Measures of Dispersion 3. Measures of Distribution 4. Graphical Representation Steps in Using Descriptive Statistics Applications of Descriptive Statistics In Nursing Research