When Does Computer Software for the Laboratory Need to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

When does computer software for the laboratory need to be validated?

• A) Before sale by the vendor
• B) After installation at the laboratory.
• C) Both of these
• D) Neither of these

Recognize the financial aspects and economics of healthcare, including funding sources.

Identify the impacts of healthcare economics on service delivery and resource allocation.

Understand the concept and goals of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the healthcare system.

Acknowledge the evolution of healthcare delivery from past to present.

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Definitions:

Split-half Reliability

An evaluation of reliability involving splitting a test into two sections and comparing scores from each section to check how consistent the test is.

Cohen's Kappa

A statistical coefficient that measures inter-rater agreement for qualitative (categorical) items.

Interrater Reliability

Refers to the degree of agreement among independent observers or raters evaluating the same phenomenon.

Interrater Reliability

The degree of agreement among raters, demonstrating how consistently different observers assess the same phenomenon.