There are several different types of studies that can help make data from research credible and therefore useful to healthcare managers and leaders. Credible data is vital to making safe decisions. From thorough research of at least three credible sources, please discuss the following tools used in research:

Case-control studies

Cohort studies, retrospective and prospective

Randomized clinical trials

Include the following key concepts in your discussion of each study:

Data that can be collected and used by healthcare leaders and managers

Inherent biases

Cost effectiveness

Level of reliability using the hierarchy of evidence rating method

An example of the study