Diffusion of Innovation has four main constructs: The innovation, the channels or means in which it is communicated, time, and the social system. Within these constructs, there are differing characteristics.

For this week’s Discussion, you can either (1) create your own health care innovation or (2) research what innovations are already in circulation. Upon your choice of either option 1 or 2, you will then examine the characteristics of the innovations. These characteristics include relative advantage, trialability, complexity, compatibility, and observability. Please define these characteristics and then analyze your innovation with these characteristics.