Describe how epidemiological data influences changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice

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1. Provide two different examples of how research uses hypothesis testing, and describe the criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis. Discuss why this is important in your practice and with patient interactions.

2. Evaluate and provide examples of how hypothesis testing and confidence intervals are used together in health care research. Provide a workplace example that illustrates your ideas.

3. Describe the difference between research and quality improvement. Provide a workplace example where qualitative and quantitative research is applied and how it was used within your organization.

4. Describe how epidemiological data influences changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice.

5. Discuss ways your organization uses technology to gather patient and health care information, and how this information and data are used to direct patient care and outcomes.