Eli Whitney, in the __________, Provided the Foundations for __________

question 96

Multiple Choice

Eli Whitney, in the __________, provided the foundations for __________ in operations management.

• A) 1920s; statistical sampling
• B) United Kingdom; mass production
• C) U.S. Army; logistics
• D) nineteenth century; interchangeable parts
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process in healthcare that integrates the best current research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.

Systematic Review

A research method that synthesizes all empirical evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer a specific research question.

Randomized Controlled Trials

A scientific study design in which participants are randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group to test the efficacy of treatments or interventions.

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to provide the best healthcare outcomes.