The primary objective of Module 5 is to introduce basic relationships between measurement variables. Specifically, by the completion of this lesson you should be able to:use a scatterplot describe the characteristics of correlations calculate and interpret the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) describe factors that can affect correlation distinguish between correlation and causation calculate and interpret a regression line explain what a regression line tells us calculate and interpret r 2

Take a look at the website below:Hospital Comparison (Links to an external site.)https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerTyp... website allows people to compare the results seen at different hospitals across things such as patient experience and timely and effective care. Visit the website and compare the hospitals in your local area.( Orange county, California) What statistics stand out to you? Do you believe that these statistics should/could play a role in patient care?