The methodology of outcomes research makes use of all but which of the following?
a. Economic theory
b. Epidemiology
c. Evaluation methods
d. Health policy
ANS: D
The health policy may change as a result of outcomes research, but is not a method used to conduct it.
Economic theory can guide outcomes research.
The methods used in epidemiological research are used in outcomes research.
Outcomes research uses evaluation methods as a means to derive plausible responses to determine effectiveness of implemented interventions for studied clinical problems. The health policy may change as a result of outcomes research, but is not a method used to conduct it.
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