Operationally define and determine how you would measure each of the performance constructs. There are many possible answers, so be creative and specific. There are no wrong answers as long as you justify your response. Hint: a criterion is the outcome variable (like your dependent variable). Criteria 1. Accuracy of medical reports 2. Patient care and satisfaction 3. Attitude Operational Definition Suggested measurement for performance evaluation based on operational definition

Operationally define and determine how you would measure each of the performance constructs. There are many possible answers, so be creative and specific. There are no wrong answers as long as you justify your response. Hint: a criterion is the outcome variable (like your dependent variable). Criteria 1. Accuracy of medical reports 2. Patient care and satisfaction 3. Attitude Operational Definition Suggested measurement for performance evaluation based on operational definition

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