Description: Univariate statistics are statistical methods that focus on the analysis of a single variable. Their main objective is to summarize and describe the characteristics of that variable, providing information about its distribution, central tendency, and dispersion. These statistics are fundamental in the field of descriptive statistics, as they allow researchers and analysts to gain an initial understanding of the data before conducting more complex analyses. Among the most common measures used in univariate statistics are the mean, median, mode, variance, and standard deviation. Additionally, graphs such as histograms, box plots, and bar charts can be used to visualize the distribution of the variable. The simplicity of univariate statistics makes them a valuable tool in various disciplines, including scientific research, healthcare, social sciences, and business analysis, as they facilitate the identification of patterns and trends in the data.
