The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 28

Short Answer

The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York.A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during 2010.Using the information obtained from the sample to predict population characteristics with respect to malpractice litigation is an example of .

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Definitions:

Production Processes

The methods and sequences of activities involved in the manufacture of goods, encompassing everything from material selection to final output.

Economic Growth

An increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another.

Emerging Economies

Countries with developing industrial bases, experiencing rapid economic growth and increasing involvement in the global market.

NICs

Stands for Newly Industrialized Countries, which are nations experiencing rapid economic growth and industrialization.