The purpose of this assignment is to describe the role research has in health care organizations today. Review the “Health Care Research, Analysis, and Utilization Scenarios” document and select either the Transitional Care, Primary Care, or Community Care scenario to address the following questions in a paper (750-1,000 words) on the scientific method and how it is used in health care research today. Describe how the scientific method can be applied to construct a study to further evaluate identified issues in the selected scenario. Explain the type of validity, sample size, appropriateness of statistics, and generalizability that should be utilized in order to ensure a valid research study is conducted. Describe the role evidence-based research and quality improvement initiatives have in the importance and the rate of organizational change in healthcare. Use a minimum of two peer-reviewed references to provide evidence for your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.