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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences First Year MSc (Nursing) Degree Examination - April 2008
[Time 3 Hours] [Max rarks 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY amp NURSING RESEARCH
(Revised Scheme 2)
QP CODE 9606 amp 9607 Your answers should be specific to the questions askec Draw neat labeled dia~ams wherever
necessary Use separate answer books for section A and section 8
QP CODE 9606 - Section A
Biostatistics [40 marks]
ANSWER TH E FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
1 When do we use chi square test and median test ir Research Calculate m~iah value for the following data Sample I 10 12 8 5 6 9 13 18 15 Sample II 987 13 11 16 171920 21
2 a) Explain various sources and methods of collection and recording 0 vital and Health Statistics
b) What is Interview technique Explain the steps of conducting Interview in Research
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 Marks
3 Arithmetic Progression Method
4 Confidence Intervals
QP CODe 9607 - Section B
Research Methodology amp NurSing Research [40 marks]
Use separate answer book
ANSWER TH E FOLLOWING 2 X 15 = 30 Marks
1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire Explain the different tyoes of questionnaire with an example for each
2 Explain the different types of probability sampling
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
3 Ethics in research
4 Precautions for writing research report
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Rajiv Gandhi Uni~~~sitY of Health Sciences First Year MSc (Nursing) Degree Examination - April 2008
[Time 3 Hours] ~Max Mark3 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
AND NURSING RESEARCH
(Revised Scheme)
QP CODE 8406 amp 8407
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked Draw ne2~ labeled dioams whereJ=r necessary Use separate answer books fOf section It and sect~on B
QP CODe 8406 - Section A Biostatistics (40 Marks)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 ~arks
-1 Explain pain estimation and confidence interval How will you cgtnstruct 95( onfidence interval for a mean of large sample
2 a) Define the measure of central tendency and enumerate pmiddot~operties of )od measur of central tendency
b) Compute arithmetic mean and standard deviabon for the following d23
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Fasting blood glucose levels No of subjects 70-75 10 77-80 20 80-85 40 85-90 20 90-95 10
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 arks 3 Internal consistency
4 Randomized block design
QP CODe 8407 - Section B Research Methodology amp Nursing Research (40 Mar~
Use separate answer book
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 arks
1 Explain the most important considerations in evaluating research problem
2 Discuss the elements of research critique
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 Marks 3 Stratified random sampling
4 Methods of unstructured interviews
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Jajiv Ciandhi University ofHealth Sciences Karnataka First Year MSc (Nursing) Degree Examination
September 2007 [Time 3 Hours] [Max Marks 80J
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY amp NURSING RESEAR~H
(Revised Scheme 2)
Yum ailswer shall be specific to question ltlsked Draw neat cnd labeled diagrams wherever n~cessary Use separate answ~r books for section A and section B
QP Code 9606 - Section A Biostatistics [40 Marks]
AfjSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
L Mention the measures of central tendency Calculate them for the following data C-J f
60-64 2 55-59 4 50-54 3
45-49 5 40-44 6 35-39 4
2 uare value for the following data
0-15
(I-observed frequency fE-expected frequency b) bpla~n systematic sampling technique
~~~ORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
j Standardized tests
Mcnemcr and Fisher exact probability test
QP Code 9607 - Section B Research Methodology amp Nursing Research [40 Marks]
Use separate answer book
h~lSW~R nmiddotu FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
Dtcss the different types of sumpiing brin If detail stratified random sampling with 1
suita()k example
Write 1n detaH the importance of research design Differentiate between questionnaire Clnd structured interview schedule methods of data c(lIect~on
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
3 Valldlty
ReviEW of literature 1
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka t
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION Time 3 Hours [Max Marks 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH (Revised Scheme)
Answer Section A and Section 8 in separate Answer Books
QP Code 8406 - Section A (BIOSTATISTICS)
~nswer tll1e flIowing (2 x 15 = 30 marks) I 1 Explain the basic principles of experimental designs Discuss randomized block design
in detail
2 Describe the measures of central tendency Calculate the median for the following values
Test scores for 50 students Score Frequencv
1 4 3 6 4 8 5 14 7 8 8middot 6 9 4
j~Jrite Short notes on anyone 10 Marks 3 Pairedt - test and McNemer test
4 Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire
QP Code 8407 - Section B BESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
jnswer the following (2 x 15 = 30 marks) 5 Trace the history of research in nursing What do you learn from the history
6 Vvnat is a research problem How do you select a problem for research Explain the characteristics of a research problem
10 MarksWrite Short notes on anyone7 Conceptual framework
8 Descriptive analysis
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Rajiv (iand[ti UnivetsityofHeaJth Sciences QP CODE 8406840
FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATIONSepIeaIber-2D05 BIO-SrATISTIC5 RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme Three Maximum Marks middot80 Men Hours
Answer Section Aand B in separale answer- books Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (BlaSfA11SDCS) (40 marks)
long Essays 1 Define range standarl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples EgtcpIaln thei-
propel ties 15 2 a Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables
i) EducatiOn v _ tJ Ii Income - 0 iii) Dtagnoses- 0
Iv) Mental retartJationLl v) Heightx 1 I) Age - j
vii) sex - 0shyVii) ReIigionV- rv ix) oation of iIfnesampj- r x) ()ccUpation ~ 0 b) What are the tests ofsignificance based on or dstribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn) The data On ~ slay indays of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below Garry out the rest ofslgnificafl( of the ddference between the-mean level d stay ofschlzophrenics inJ those d I1eUOtics 15 - lt
~ SOlJI)IIesize M_ Standald DeviaiiOll l _ r rJ
Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10 I ) ( Neurosis 72 26 12
( 2 x 15 =30 marks] Short Essays
3 Write a short note or any one I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji Randomized block design 10 [ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) (40 marks)
Long Essays 4 i) What are the types of research design Desa1be the feaUes ofa good research ~
H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity inter-rater reliability validity riscriminate index and difficult AlexIn oonstruction of rating~ scales )-
5 Explain the various stpS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the fomulation of p-cben to the report writlntJ
[ 2 x 15 30 martcs] SIIort Essays
6 i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot techrttijlle I [1 x 10 == 10 manes]
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Rajiv Gal1dhi University of Health Sciences QP CODE 84068407
FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays 6Write briefly on anyone (a) Concepts and constructs (b) Criteria for the selection of items
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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UH G v 7~~ I J ~middot~middotampAIilooRs RK-2092
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXALlINAT~ON 2002
Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
rJ
inII Write short notes on anyone (a) Non~pqrametric tests
- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
-I--3~~~f ~v ) ( f lt~iy~ ~ ~ethod f constructing an attitude scale J Gl rlng j (2 xlS 30 marks)
fl ~ V1itesh9r~otes o~ anyone )
J (~) Case stud~methodJ
(1raquo fgt~~~~~~ ~ampling (10x 1 = 10 marks)
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J Ctshy M Sc NURSING FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 1998
RK0184
BfO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE
I A wer (Ill Questions
Imiddot t Explain how Randomized Block design has advantages over completely randomized design where the expcrimental units are not homogeneous 1 5
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~a) Explain a method of rank correlations coefficient and specify its features 1middot) b) Derive as confidence intervalfor pOPlllation ~ean when the simplesize is large 05
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I shy -~-v I I I --__5 Write short notes on any Two 1 --------_ 20 i
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a Uses ofCompu ters in Nursing Research jt -~ ~~lg
b Stratified sampling method L bull bull
c A priori probability and a posteriori probability I
d Test - retest method of measuring reliabilitygt
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Maximum 80 Mar
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Test for its significance t-value at 005 level of signi~ica~i41~~~ ~ ~1P_ 15 mal
- III Write shcgtrt notes on anymiddot one
(a) Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
Ill Write short notes on anyone Y 1
(a) Ste-ps in wriung research report I
(b) Survey and experimental re5e~tch i (10 rr
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) OEGREE EXAMINATION 2000 BIO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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2 Decribethehistoricalsourcesofdltltainnursingmiddot C(~~ fmiddot ~~f(~iCJ j (15 marks)J iJ 0
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(b) Critical analysis of research report r~i J ~ ) ~ Iv- 1 ~ ~_ ~ (10 marks) i iy - f - bull S I II IJ -C~~ bullbull7I ~
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FINAL lSc NliHSING EXmiddotrlINATION DECEMBER - 19911
fO Mares
15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
J Write shol1 notes on J0 Marks
1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
Write notes on anyone 0 Marks
L Writing a research report 2 Validity and reliability N
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
fscore of 40 01 more
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(b) Whnl is Correlation Coefficient Enumerate prupcrtiltr of t~ 1 n rt--+~middot3= 5 marks) ~I~ f ~~~
3 Write notes on any two f
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(a) Measwes of dispersion Tt
(b) Sampling and non~sltlmpling errors
(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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4 (a) What is Primary D~lta What is Secondary Data Menlionadvantag~smiddotmiddotmiddot()fone-6verth~ otll~r (10 marks)
(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NUnSING) DEGREE EXJMINATION
~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2~04
mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
~ W~~te ~hort notp on Jny onef bull bull 1 (a) Non-p~rametric tests of significance
(b)Latin square design (10 marks)bullbullbullbullbull bull t
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAlMINATION 2004
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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b) StraUlep rpoQomsampling mqthQamp )
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1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
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A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
wi th i 1lt uh 1 ro+-t nn b Explain factor analvsis
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION~ 2002
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
(a) Oplimum sample size
(b) Scope of nursing research
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RESEARCH METHOOOLO~IL1LNUnSING RESEARCH
~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
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state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
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3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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[Time 3 Hours] ~Max Mark3 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
AND NURSING RESEARCH
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QP CODE 8406 amp 8407
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked Draw ne2~ labeled dioams whereJ=r necessary Use separate answer books fOf section It and sect~on B
QP CODe 8406 - Section A Biostatistics (40 Marks)
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 ~arks
-1 Explain pain estimation and confidence interval How will you cgtnstruct 95( onfidence interval for a mean of large sample
2 a) Define the measure of central tendency and enumerate pmiddot~operties of )od measur of central tendency
b) Compute arithmetic mean and standard deviabon for the following d23
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SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 arks 3 Internal consistency
4 Randomized block design
QP CODe 8407 - Section B Research Methodology amp Nursing Research (40 Mar~
Use separate answer book
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 arks
1 Explain the most important considerations in evaluating research problem
2 Discuss the elements of research critique
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 Marks 3 Stratified random sampling
4 Methods of unstructured interviews
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September 2007 [Time 3 Hours] [Max Marks 80J
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY amp NURSING RESEAR~H
(Revised Scheme 2)
Yum ailswer shall be specific to question ltlsked Draw neat cnd labeled diagrams wherever n~cessary Use separate answ~r books for section A and section B
QP Code 9606 - Section A Biostatistics [40 Marks]
AfjSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
L Mention the measures of central tendency Calculate them for the following data C-J f
60-64 2 55-59 4 50-54 3
45-49 5 40-44 6 35-39 4
2 uare value for the following data
0-15
(I-observed frequency fE-expected frequency b) bpla~n systematic sampling technique
~~~ORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
j Standardized tests
Mcnemcr and Fisher exact probability test
QP Code 9607 - Section B Research Methodology amp Nursing Research [40 Marks]
Use separate answer book
h~lSW~R nmiddotu FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
Dtcss the different types of sumpiing brin If detail stratified random sampling with 1
suita()k example
Write 1n detaH the importance of research design Differentiate between questionnaire Clnd structured interview schedule methods of data c(lIect~on
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
3 Valldlty
ReviEW of literature 1
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION Time 3 Hours [Max Marks 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH (Revised Scheme)
Answer Section A and Section 8 in separate Answer Books
QP Code 8406 - Section A (BIOSTATISTICS)
~nswer tll1e flIowing (2 x 15 = 30 marks) I 1 Explain the basic principles of experimental designs Discuss randomized block design
in detail
2 Describe the measures of central tendency Calculate the median for the following values
Test scores for 50 students Score Frequencv
1 4 3 6 4 8 5 14 7 8 8middot 6 9 4
j~Jrite Short notes on anyone 10 Marks 3 Pairedt - test and McNemer test
4 Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire
QP Code 8407 - Section B BESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
jnswer the following (2 x 15 = 30 marks) 5 Trace the history of research in nursing What do you learn from the history
6 Vvnat is a research problem How do you select a problem for research Explain the characteristics of a research problem
10 MarksWrite Short notes on anyone7 Conceptual framework
8 Descriptive analysis
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATIONSepIeaIber-2D05 BIO-SrATISTIC5 RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme Three Maximum Marks middot80 Men Hours
Answer Section Aand B in separale answer- books Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (BlaSfA11SDCS) (40 marks)
long Essays 1 Define range standarl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples EgtcpIaln thei-
propel ties 15 2 a Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables
i) EducatiOn v _ tJ Ii Income - 0 iii) Dtagnoses- 0
Iv) Mental retartJationLl v) Heightx 1 I) Age - j
vii) sex - 0shyVii) ReIigionV- rv ix) oation of iIfnesampj- r x) ()ccUpation ~ 0 b) What are the tests ofsignificance based on or dstribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn) The data On ~ slay indays of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below Garry out the rest ofslgnificafl( of the ddference between the-mean level d stay ofschlzophrenics inJ those d I1eUOtics 15 - lt
~ SOlJI)IIesize M_ Standald DeviaiiOll l _ r rJ
Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10 I ) ( Neurosis 72 26 12
( 2 x 15 =30 marks] Short Essays
3 Write a short note or any one I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji Randomized block design 10 [ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) (40 marks)
Long Essays 4 i) What are the types of research design Desa1be the feaUes ofa good research ~
H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity inter-rater reliability validity riscriminate index and difficult AlexIn oonstruction of rating~ scales )-
5 Explain the various stpS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the fomulation of p-cben to the report writlntJ
[ 2 x 15 30 martcs] SIIort Essays
6 i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot techrttijlle I [1 x 10 == 10 manes]
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays 6Write briefly on anyone (a) Concepts and constructs (b) Criteria for the selection of items
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXALlINAT~ON 2002
Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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inII Write short notes on anyone (a) Non~pqrametric tests
- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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J (~) Case stud~methodJ
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BfO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE
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(a) Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
Ill Write short notes on anyone Y 1
(a) Ste-ps in wriung research report I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) OEGREE EXAMINATION 2000 BIO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
fscore of 40 01 more
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(b) Sampling and non~sltlmpling errors
(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
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What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Total 185 315 500-
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(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
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(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
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Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
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(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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September 2007 [Time 3 Hours] [Max Marks 80J
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY amp NURSING RESEAR~H
(Revised Scheme 2)
Yum ailswer shall be specific to question ltlsked Draw neat cnd labeled diagrams wherever n~cessary Use separate answ~r books for section A and section B
QP Code 9606 - Section A Biostatistics [40 Marks]
AfjSWER THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
L Mention the measures of central tendency Calculate them for the following data C-J f
60-64 2 55-59 4 50-54 3
45-49 5 40-44 6 35-39 4
2 uare value for the following data
0-15
(I-observed frequency fE-expected frequency b) bpla~n systematic sampling technique
~~~ORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
j Standardized tests
Mcnemcr and Fisher exact probability test
QP Code 9607 - Section B Research Methodology amp Nursing Research [40 Marks]
Use separate answer book
h~lSW~R nmiddotu FOLLOWING 2 X 15 =30 Marks
Dtcss the different types of sumpiing brin If detail stratified random sampling with 1
suita()k example
Write 1n detaH the importance of research design Differentiate between questionnaire Clnd structured interview schedule methods of data c(lIect~on
SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION Time 3 Hours [Max Marks 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH (Revised Scheme)
Answer Section A and Section 8 in separate Answer Books
QP Code 8406 - Section A (BIOSTATISTICS)
~nswer tll1e flIowing (2 x 15 = 30 marks) I 1 Explain the basic principles of experimental designs Discuss randomized block design
in detail
2 Describe the measures of central tendency Calculate the median for the following values
Test scores for 50 students Score Frequencv
1 4 3 6 4 8 5 14 7 8 8middot 6 9 4
j~Jrite Short notes on anyone 10 Marks 3 Pairedt - test and McNemer test
4 Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire
QP Code 8407 - Section B BESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
jnswer the following (2 x 15 = 30 marks) 5 Trace the history of research in nursing What do you learn from the history
6 Vvnat is a research problem How do you select a problem for research Explain the characteristics of a research problem
10 MarksWrite Short notes on anyone7 Conceptual framework
8 Descriptive analysis
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATIONSepIeaIber-2D05 BIO-SrATISTIC5 RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme Three Maximum Marks middot80 Men Hours
Answer Section Aand B in separale answer- books Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (BlaSfA11SDCS) (40 marks)
long Essays 1 Define range standarl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples EgtcpIaln thei-
propel ties 15 2 a Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables
i) EducatiOn v _ tJ Ii Income - 0 iii) Dtagnoses- 0
Iv) Mental retartJationLl v) Heightx 1 I) Age - j
vii) sex - 0shyVii) ReIigionV- rv ix) oation of iIfnesampj- r x) ()ccUpation ~ 0 b) What are the tests ofsignificance based on or dstribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn) The data On ~ slay indays of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below Garry out the rest ofslgnificafl( of the ddference between the-mean level d stay ofschlzophrenics inJ those d I1eUOtics 15 - lt
~ SOlJI)IIesize M_ Standald DeviaiiOll l _ r rJ
Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10 I ) ( Neurosis 72 26 12
( 2 x 15 =30 marks] Short Essays
3 Write a short note or any one I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji Randomized block design 10 [ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) (40 marks)
Long Essays 4 i) What are the types of research design Desa1be the feaUes ofa good research ~
H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity inter-rater reliability validity riscriminate index and difficult AlexIn oonstruction of rating~ scales )-
5 Explain the various stpS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the fomulation of p-cben to the report writlntJ
[ 2 x 15 30 martcs] SIIort Essays
6 i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot techrttijlle I [1 x 10 == 10 manes]
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays 6Write briefly on anyone (a) Concepts and constructs (b) Criteria for the selection of items
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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inII Write short notes on anyone (a) Non~pqrametric tests
- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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J (~) Case stud~methodJ
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BfO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE
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(a) Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
Ill Write short notes on anyone Y 1
(a) Ste-ps in wriung research report I
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2~04
mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
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Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
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(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
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Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
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2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
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(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION Time 3 Hours [Max Marks 80]
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH (Revised Scheme)
Answer Section A and Section 8 in separate Answer Books
QP Code 8406 - Section A (BIOSTATISTICS)
~nswer tll1e flIowing (2 x 15 = 30 marks) I 1 Explain the basic principles of experimental designs Discuss randomized block design
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2 Describe the measures of central tendency Calculate the median for the following values
Test scores for 50 students Score Frequencv
1 4 3 6 4 8 5 14 7 8 8middot 6 9 4
j~Jrite Short notes on anyone 10 Marks 3 Pairedt - test and McNemer test
4 Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire
QP Code 8407 - Section B BESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
jnswer the following (2 x 15 = 30 marks) 5 Trace the history of research in nursing What do you learn from the history
6 Vvnat is a research problem How do you select a problem for research Explain the characteristics of a research problem
10 MarksWrite Short notes on anyone7 Conceptual framework
8 Descriptive analysis
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATIONSepIeaIber-2D05 BIO-SrATISTIC5 RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme Three Maximum Marks middot80 Men Hours
Answer Section Aand B in separale answer- books Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (BlaSfA11SDCS) (40 marks)
long Essays 1 Define range standarl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples EgtcpIaln thei-
propel ties 15 2 a Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables
i) EducatiOn v _ tJ Ii Income - 0 iii) Dtagnoses- 0
Iv) Mental retartJationLl v) Heightx 1 I) Age - j
vii) sex - 0shyVii) ReIigionV- rv ix) oation of iIfnesampj- r x) ()ccUpation ~ 0 b) What are the tests ofsignificance based on or dstribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn) The data On ~ slay indays of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below Garry out the rest ofslgnificafl( of the ddference between the-mean level d stay ofschlzophrenics inJ those d I1eUOtics 15 - lt
~ SOlJI)IIesize M_ Standald DeviaiiOll l _ r rJ
Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10 I ) ( Neurosis 72 26 12
( 2 x 15 =30 marks] Short Essays
3 Write a short note or any one I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji Randomized block design 10 [ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) (40 marks)
Long Essays 4 i) What are the types of research design Desa1be the feaUes ofa good research ~
H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity inter-rater reliability validity riscriminate index and difficult AlexIn oonstruction of rating~ scales )-
5 Explain the various stpS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the fomulation of p-cben to the report writlntJ
[ 2 x 15 30 martcs] SIIort Essays
6 i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot techrttijlle I [1 x 10 == 10 manes]
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays 6Write briefly on anyone (a) Concepts and constructs (b) Criteria for the selection of items
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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inII Write short notes on anyone (a) Non~pqrametric tests
- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
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III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
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(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
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1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
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Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
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Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
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(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATIONSepIeaIber-2D05 BIO-SrATISTIC5 RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme Three Maximum Marks middot80 Men Hours
Answer Section Aand B in separale answer- books Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (BlaSfA11SDCS) (40 marks)
long Essays 1 Define range standarl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples EgtcpIaln thei-
propel ties 15 2 a Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables
i) EducatiOn v _ tJ Ii Income - 0 iii) Dtagnoses- 0
Iv) Mental retartJationLl v) Heightx 1 I) Age - j
vii) sex - 0shyVii) ReIigionV- rv ix) oation of iIfnesampj- r x) ()ccUpation ~ 0 b) What are the tests ofsignificance based on or dstribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn) The data On ~ slay indays of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below Garry out the rest ofslgnificafl( of the ddference between the-mean level d stay ofschlzophrenics inJ those d I1eUOtics 15 - lt
~ SOlJI)IIesize M_ Standald DeviaiiOll l _ r rJ
Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10 I ) ( Neurosis 72 26 12
( 2 x 15 =30 marks] Short Essays
3 Write a short note or any one I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji Randomized block design 10 [ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) (40 marks)
Long Essays 4 i) What are the types of research design Desa1be the feaUes ofa good research ~
H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity inter-rater reliability validity riscriminate index and difficult AlexIn oonstruction of rating~ scales )-
5 Explain the various stpS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the fomulation of p-cben to the report writlntJ
[ 2 x 15 30 martcs] SIIort Essays
6 i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot techrttijlle I [1 x 10 == 10 manes]
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays 6Write briefly on anyone (a) Concepts and constructs (b) Criteria for the selection of items
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
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n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
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tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Total 185 315 500-
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(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
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(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
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FIRST YEAR MSc ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2005 BIO-STATIsnCS RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Maximum Marks 80 Marks Hours
Answer Section A and B in separate answer books Answer ALL questions
section A ( BIO-STATIsnCS ) (40 marks)
Long Essays ICompute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method
( 15marks) 2Explain point estimation and confidence Interval How will you construct a 95 confidence Interval for
mean of large sample ( 5+10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks] Short Essays
3Write briefly on anyone (a) Construction of Standardized tests (b) Use of Vital and health statistics in the practice of nursing
[ 1 x 10 10 marks] Section B ( RESEARCH METHODOLOY AND NURSING RESEARCH)
(40 marks) Long Essays
41 (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection
( 5+10 15marks ) SExplain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research
( 15marks) [ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
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Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
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(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
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2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
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(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
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(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
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1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
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Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS RES~CH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
TIme Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
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- (b) Discriminant analysis KS - (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
(Time l~hours i Maximum 40rzarks) 1 ~erall questions
1 Describe the meaning and importance of review
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TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
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Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
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1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
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2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
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(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
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TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
Ill Write short notes on anyone Y 1
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
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Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
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1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
(a) Steps in writing research report
(b) Survey and experimental research
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
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Absont 12 ~ -- 100
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tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
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Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
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(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
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(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
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Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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(b)
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(a) Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10 rnl]
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the need and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its sources~
(10 + 5 = 15 rna
II Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (15 rna
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
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)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
J Write shol1 notes on J0 Marks
1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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~IOSTAT1STICS RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY A~D NURSING RESEARCH
TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
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III Write short notes on anyone
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2~04
mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAlMINATION 2004
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
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Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
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tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
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(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
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Max
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
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state - - ----- shy
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5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
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(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
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tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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(b)
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TIn1c Three Hours Maximum 80 Mltlrks
AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books
V Answer all questions S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1 Describe Mills Cannons (15 marks)
2 (a) What precautions would you take while constructing a scale
(b) Bring out the meaning of central tendency Calculate mean for the data given below
20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60Class interval 10-20
Frequency 7 172 29 29
3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Multiple regression and dicrlminant analysis
(b) Type 1and Type II errors -t (10 marks)
Section U (Hcscilrch Methodology ilnd Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain problem solving and scientific method in nursilg research
(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~ population and size of the sample -----~ -~--ln + 5 = 15 marks)
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15 Marks measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt
MaxMarllts80
)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
J Write shol1 notes on J0 Marks
1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
What is the need for sampling of popuiaticll1 Write the advantages of 15 Marks random sampling indicate the drcumstances in which cluster arnpling has to be preferred
Write notes on anyone 0 Marks
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(b) Whnl is Correlation Coefficient Enumerate prupcrtiltr of t~ 1 n rt--+~middot3= 5 marks) ~I~ f ~~~
3 Write notes on any two f
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(a) Measwes of dispersion Tt
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
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(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
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I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
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Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
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25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
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MaxMarllts80
)ECTION -1 IlfO-Jmiddott TYfC)
Describe the four levels of measurement Specify the various
IEnumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicatemiddot 10 Marks - ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 Ixpillill till vuiOtIS appliqliotl ofChi-squalc di~lliblllilll 05 Mlk~
J Write shol1 notes on J0 Marks
1 Thurstonc scaling method 2 Mills Cannons
SEC110N - B RESEARCH METlIODOLOGI amp i(JSJNG 4() MarAs lUSEAROI
l What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks have an important role
2 Distinguish between survey I1llthous anA experimental methods 05 Marks
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UIOSTATISTICS lWSEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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(b) Sampling and non~sltlmpling errors
(c) Various sources of litclatwc search (2)( 10 = 20murLs)
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)
5 Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example (15 maLltS)
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2~04
mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
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2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
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Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
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(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
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Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
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2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
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Time Three Hours Maximum 80 Marks
1 EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~ of mensulem~nls with uppropdnte examples Dhwuss advantages and disadvultagcs of e~ch one of them
(10 of- 5 = 15 Dlilrk)
2 (n) Scores made on a certilin aptitude test by nursing students are approximately normally distributed with a mean of 500 and standard deviation 100
(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200
(ii) What proportion of those toking the test score belw~n 300 and 600
(iii) A peson i~ about to take the tcgtt what is lhc probltJ Jity that he or she will makl a
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
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Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
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lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
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2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
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Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
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Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
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Total 185 315 500-
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(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
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(10 mn
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
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ISAliGALORE
Max
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
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I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
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TIme TI1ec Hours Maximum 80 Ma
Answer Sedions A and B in separate answer-books AnstIJer all questions
SectionA (Biostatistics)
I Bring out the meaning of science and scientific method Explain the differen t st -rgts of sciell methud
(15 m] II (a) Explain Likerts method of constructing scale
(b) Calculate t-value for the following data shy
Group 1
82 = 682491
III Write short notes on any one
aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically
(b) Elucidate stratified random sampling and cluster sampling techniques
(10
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
I (a) Explain the nctd and scope of nursing research
(b) What is the importance of review of related literature Mention its source
(10 + 5 =U
n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1
III Write short notes on anyone
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2~04
mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
~ W~~te ~hort notp on Jny onef bull bull 1 (a) Non-p~rametric tests of significance
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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( Time 1Y2 Hours y M M ~kAIampGALORE ax ar s 40
1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
I state
bull
~ tlYmber of ea$osect Age limber of casectpound2 145 - 5 35 - 44 22
15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
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A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
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Max
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
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of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
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~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
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mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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(b)
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mOmiddotSTATISTICS ~ESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
~ectioll A-BIOSTATISTICS
TIme One Hour and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
Answer all questions
1 What are the advantages of multivariate analysis over univariatebivariate analysis of data Distinguish between Cluster analysis and Discriminant anlt4Ysis
(15 marks)
2 (a) What are thl various melhods of asceltaining knowledge Describe the advantages of the scientific method
(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the rrelation coefficient
(5 marks)
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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3 Write shortnow~ on any OJIC ~ bull 1 [ 101 i r ) c ~~ v
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b) StraUlep rpoQomsampling mqthQamp )
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( Time 1Y2 Hours y M M ~kAIampGALORE ax ar s 40
1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
I state
bull
~ tlYmber of ea$osect Age limber of casectpound2 145 - 5 35 - 44 22
15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
I
bull
A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
wi th i 1lt uh 1 ro+-t nn b Explain factor analvsis
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
C middot -~ II ~ bull Imiddot ~g
3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
(10 marks) Tum over
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
~- )1
(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
(a) Oplimum sample size
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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANG NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ O~our and a Half Maximum 40 Marks
V Answer all questions
1 (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives enumerate various appropriates statistical methods
(10 marks)
(b) listinguish between questionnaire and schedule
(5 marks)
2 Write a Protocal to cond~ct a mental morbidity survey in an urban dwelling commwlity
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
~ c q~ ~- -) j 9 1
3 Write shortnow~ on any OJIC ~ bull 1 [ 101 i r ) c ~~ v
a CauSal all~Ysis 1
b) StraUlep rpoQomsampling mqthQamp )
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( Time 1Y2 Hours y M M ~kAIampGALORE ax ar s 40
1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
I state
bull
~ tlYmber of ea$osect Age limber of casectpound2 145 - 5 35 - 44 22
15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
I
bull
A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
wi th i 1lt uh 1 ro+-t nn b Explain factor analvsis
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
C middot -~ II ~ bull Imiddot ~g
3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt
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----------~------I)~) CoHge-ai (~i~1lr~ 15 arks)
2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
(10 marks) Tum over
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
~- )1
(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
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~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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(b)
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PAPER- I Time 3 llollrmiddotj IMax A10rks SO
Answer all questions
~ECTION A BIOmiddotSTATISTICS I
1 Briefly describe the elements of statistical inference with an illustration of testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means [15]
2 a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to mentar and behavioural disorders [10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear corelation analysis lS J
3 Write shor~ note~ 911 my one II0l
1 Omphs und diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt
2 Normal distribution curve
--SECTIUN r-middotRESEARCli~iETHODOL6GY ~ND NURSING RESEARCH
lp) Define ~RCStar9h and explain the vurioVS -types of research with $pecill 6gt reference W11ursing I I 0 I
b) Write tlJc proc~Ulres for detcrmininLoll or ~mnplc size for conducting ll Illorblltiiyen mrvcy I ) I
2 What ar~ therQles of sJ~tisticulmeth9J15i1l-t~ui-f)H~re~ISmiddottJrhilrsillg rCSlfCh middott it I ~ bull ~ [ 1 5 J
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3 Write shortnow~ on any OJIC ~ bull 1 [ 101 i r ) c ~~ v
a CauSal all~Ysis 1
b) StraUlep rpoQomsampling mqthQamp )
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( Time 1Y2 Hours y M M ~kAIampGALORE ax ar s 40
1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
I state
bull
~ tlYmber of ea$osect Age limber of casectpound2 145 - 5 35 - 44 22
15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
I
bull
A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
wi th i 1lt uh 1 ro+-t nn b Explain factor analvsis
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FIRST YEAR ~~Sc (NllTRSIN~)PEGREE EXAMINATICN 2002 ~~( ~~- middotmiddott-middotmiddot~t
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
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3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
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~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
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of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
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(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
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( Time 1Y2 Hours y M M ~kAIampGALORE ax ar s 40
1) NOTE Answor any Two of tho following _ (~ 1 1 (a) Comparo histogram and froquoncy polygon Explain how I r frequoncy polygon 1s drawn for a given groupod data
I )1I I (b) Tho following tablo shows tho age distribution of cases i of a cortain diseaso reported during year in a particular
I state
bull
~ tlYmber of ea$osect Age limber of casectpound2 145 - 5 35 - 44 22
15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5
Compute tho moan modian Clnd varianc e (8+12)
2 (a)Writo importance applications and properties ofmiddot Normal ~+--~- HmiddotCifstrib~tion-~middotmiddot~ ~ ~ --- ~ I bull -(
(b) A study of 190 pregnincies yielded the following data on the relationship between hypertension of mother and a certain complication of pregnancy
I
bull
A cortain Mother Hypc~tensi~e 1Complication of Pregnancy Ye( No
Present 23 55
Absont 12 ~ -- 100
------------------------~--------~~~ Do these data provide sufficient eVidence to indicatothat
tho two conditions are notlndependent Tost at 1 level of signlficcmcc
(Cri tical value of Chi-square wi ttl 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) j(8+12)
3 (a) Explain various tech~iques of data collection
What are the advantages and disadvarUagoS~(f~~~eru-~~ t SHIT l i Iover questionn~ire1 ( Cl ~ I 1
wi th i 1lt uh 1 ro+-t nn b Explain factor analvsis
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
C middot -~ II ~ bull Imiddot ~g
3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt
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----------~------I)~) CoHge-ai (~i~1lr~ 15 arks)
2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
~- )1
(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH MIITHODOLOGY AND NURSING rESEARCH
Time Three Hours Maimum 80 Mamiddotks
AnSwer Sections A and B in separate answer-books
Section A(Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each oj the four levels of measurement
(10 mars)
2 (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign Hew they are incorporaed in randomisd block design
(10 marks)
(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis Explain the fructions of Cluser Analysis in Nursing Research
(5 mars)
OR 101 Ii tmiddot~_vtORIAl 3 Write short notes on anyone
LffiRARY ll H S I (a) J Ukert scaling method MANGALOAE (b) Type I and Type II elTors
(10 marks)
Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
1 (a) Explain the varieus steps and features e(the scientific methed (10 marls)
(b) Briefly describe the problems of experiInental approaches in Nursing ~esearch
(5 marLs
2 Wha~ are the points to be noted down in organismg and collecting data ive a method 0
treating nen-response errers ---_-- (15 mark~ ~ilt- j KCl
C middot -~ II ~ bull Imiddot ~g
3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt
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7~7S 10 -----___- __- 75-80middot-r 5 Shit N D F K
----------~------I)~) CoHge-ai (~i~1lr~ 15 arks)
2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
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BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
~- )1
(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
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(a) Oplimum sample size
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~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
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cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
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(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
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2 (a) Define the following tenns (i) Null hypothesis
(U) Alternate hypothesis (iii) Type I error (iv) Type II error (v) Level o~ significanclO
(5 x 1 =5 marks) (b) The data ofa sample of 50Q ~l~dre~ cross classified bymiddotnutritional status and academic
performance is riven below ( ~ ~i~ 0 _ ~ -i bull
Academic performance NutrUional status
Poor Satisfactory Total
Poor 105 15 120
Satisfactory 80 300 380
Total 185 315 500-
Doe~ this data shows any relatiqnshipbetw~lp nl-ltritional stat-lS and acedemic performance Substantiate your conclusion with appropriate statistical test (Table value of chi-square fQr 1 degree of freedom = 384)~
(10 marks) 3 Write short notes on anyone
(a) Advantage anc disadvantages of s~mp1ing over complete enumeration (b) Non-parametric tests
(10 marks) Tum over
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION~ 2002
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
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(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
(a) Oplimum sample size
(b) Scope of nursing research
(10 ma
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pAPER-VL_B IOSTAT ISTICS
RESEARCH METHOOOLO~IL1LNUnSING RESEARCH
~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
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Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
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of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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RIlt--1774
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
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FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION~ 2002
BIOSTATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH
Timc ThllC 11our~ Maximum 80 tv ~swcr Secliolls A alld B ill sparle allswer-books
Section A (Biostatistics)
1 Explain various measures of correlationsassociation appropriate for each of Uw four leve mcnSUnlllcnt
(15 m
2 (a_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~ I block design
(10 mr
(b) Specify hnporLnnt methods of Illllltivurintc onalysis Explain thl functions of Cit AlInlysis in Nursing Hcscarch
(5 mil
3 WrH~ short notes on nny Gild
(n) Likert sCilling method
~- )1
(b) TYPl J Ilnd 1Y(1l rr elTor8 t
(10 mn
Sectiun U (Reliearch Methodology and NucsngRcscacch)
1 (a) Explnin Ue Vilrious steps and features of the scientific method (lqma J ~(b) Brieny describe Ule problems of cXlICrimental approaches in Nursing Resenrch--
(5 mn
2 What are till poinLs Lo be notod down In orennishe LInd collecting Unl Give n n lO(
llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols
(15 mn
3 Write short notts 011 any O1e
(a) Oplimum sample size
(b) Scope of nursing research
(10 ma
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pAPER-VL_B IOSTAT ISTICS
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~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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RIlt--1774
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
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(10 mark)
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pAPER-VL_B IOSTAT ISTICS
RESEARCH METHOOOLO~IL1LNUnSING RESEARCH
~iN----JAu=--_-B=IOLSTATI~STIc~q Time 1Y2 Hours
(c-)Answer any Two of the following _
1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon
Trus LiOCiq
ISAliGALORE
Max
bull Marks l 40
Explain how frequency polygon is drawn for a given groupod data
l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases
i1
of a certain diseaso reported during year in a particular 1
state - - ----- shy
~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect
5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13
25 - 34 20middot 55 - 64 5
~ompu~e the moan mOdian and variance
(8+12)
2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~
-f bull (b) A study of 190 pregnnncies yielded the following data on the
relationship between hypertenSion of mother and a certain - complication of pregnancybull
j bullAccrtain Mother HypertensiveJ ComplicationI of Pregnancy Ye1amp( No
I [ Present 23 I
Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that
tho two conditions are notindependent Tost at 1 level of significClnce
(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of
freedom is 6635) (8+12)
3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection
What are tho advantagos and disa dva Iltages~laquo)f-Scteru+1S-1 It II ovor questionnnire1 I
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RIlt--1774
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
L l
(10 mark)
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RIlt--1774
FIRST YEAR MSc (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION 2001
mO-STATISTICS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCi I
Time Three Jfours
lIswcr S(~ctjOIlS A ami B in separate Illlswcrmiddot J(lok
Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1 Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient hal are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie use of this method
(15 lIlarks)
2 (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce give the critical ratio foi tst u[ significClllce of two population means
(J 0 mark~ )
(b) Enumerate the grnphsdiagrams fatesratios spot I1IPS poundInc time series cures lIsed ill epitllllIi()logknl ISllrch
(5 marks
(I() Ilrk~)
cstionnaireto collect basic data of psychiamptlic plilmt~ in ) m(1111
(5 narks)
2 llow sun(Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly sptdfy tilL Ilwlhuds or 11(tling ILSPOIlrC
errors Illd non-rlpons~ errors in surveys
3 Write shorl notes on 11) 0I1t
(a)
(b)
Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch
Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report
(15111arb)
L l
(10 mark)
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