Managerial Epidemiology Week 4 project

Supporting Lectures:

Review the following lecture:

• Randomized Clinical Trials

Before beginning work on this assignment, please review the expanded grading rubric for specific instructions relating to content and formatting.

So far in the course, we have learned that healthcare leaders and managers must seek out credible information and data when decisions are to be made and when educating others. It is vital that they review at least three, preferably more, sources to determine credibility of information. In order to know they are using credible data, it is important for them to have a solid understanding of how data and information are collected and compiled. Knowing what processes and procedures should take place to produce credible data is important. Familiarity with the scientific method is a must.

All studies are subject to bias, some more than others. Even with potential bias, research is critical to literally everything we know and do in the healthcare services field. Knowing research is not perfect, leaders and managers can still use data effectively.

There are many types of bias that can affect research outcomes. For your project this week, thoroughly research and discuss the following types of bias that can affect the credibility of resources. Please give specific examples of how these types of bias can alter results of studies.

• Sampling bias


• Selection bias


• Interviewer bias


• Response bias


• Observation bias


• Leading questions and wording bias


• Sponsor bias

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings, credible Internet sources, and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Submission Details:

Your assignment should be addressed in a 3–4-page document, not including your title and reference page. Depth and discussion from thorough research is needed to complete this heavily weighted assignment.