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NOTES: The fundamental comparison is among settings and systems. There are different types of systems and settings, however. For each discrete comparison, the focus should be on relevant organization, structure, and function of the respective system in the respective setting. Once you have those discrete comparison points (i.e., a completed table), you may then find similarities and differences (i.e., the actual act of comparing) from the information gathered using this table. Lastly, before beginning this comparison, it is vital that you completely grasp “why” you are doing it and “what” you are expected to compare. This framing or context for the comparison will always be the first step.