write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Reliable data are needed for administrators to make the best decisions to improve quality and performance in a health care organization. Complete the following:

• Choose 2 methods of data collection, and examine how each can be used measure quality and performance in a health care organization.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.