One Reason for Using a Concurrent Audit Rather Than a Retrospective

question 18

Multiple Choice

One reason for using a concurrent audit rather than a retrospective audit is that it:

• A) Is less costly than a retrospective audit
• B) Represents the total picture of care that the client receives
• C) Provides more accurate data for planning corrective action
• D) Identifies problems at the time that care is given

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Definitions:

Symmetry

Symmetry in statistics refers to a situation where the two halves of a distribution mirror each other across a central point.

Modality

Refers to the manner or mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed.

Normal Distributions

A symmetric probability distribution around the mean, demonstrating that frequencies decrease as distances from the mean increase.

Standard Normal Distribution

A probability distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, often used in statistical analysis.