What is a key feature of the PDSA cycle?

• A. Small-scale, iterative testing of changes in real-world settings
• B. Large-scale rollout at once
• C. One-time implementation
• D. Theoretical design only

Answer: (A)

PDSA cycles focus on testing changes through small, real-world experiments and learning from the results. By planning a change, trying it on a limited basis, studying the outcomes with data, and acting to refine the approach, teams get rapid feedback and can adjust before broader use. This iterative, data-driven process reduces risk and supports continuous improvement. Rolling out a change on a large scale all at once skips the learning loop, a one-time implementation misses ongoing refinement, and a purely theoretical design never tests the idea in practice.