The Application of Quality Improvement Strategies Comprises Six Areas of Performance

question 8

Multiple Choice

The application of quality improvement strategies comprises six areas of performance. They include:

• A) Providing appropriate and effective care if possible
• B) Elevating access barriers
• C) Reducing unjustified geographic variation in care
• D) Application of managed care to all citizens

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Definitions:

Explanatory Variable

A type of variable in statistical modeling that is used to explain variations in the dependent variable; it is also known as an independent variable.

Quantitative Variables

Variables that represent numerical amounts or quantities, which can be measured and expressed numerically.

Associated

Pertains to the connection or relationship between two or more variables or factors.

Response Variable

The outcome or variable of interest that is measured or observed in a study, experiment, or analysis to see how it is affected by explanatory variables.