HCS/465: Health Care Research Utilization

Wk 2 Discussion: Sampling [due Thurs]

Ch. 11: Between-Subjects Designs

Wk 2 Summative Assessment: Accountability Annotated Bibliography

Discussion Topic

Imagine you are a database administrator interested in exploring the effectiveness of the electronic

medical record system that has been in place for the last 5 years. You will need to decide how to

select your sample.

Watch “The Importance of Data Collection” as you prepare to respond.

Video with Transcript

Discuss at least 2 different data collection methods you could use. 

What are the differences between probability and nonprobability sampling methods?

Response Requirements

 **Reference Citations must be used for all required discussion posts, be in APA formatting,

and use valid sources from the required reading list or the University Library. 

 By Thursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.