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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences First Year M.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination - April 2008 [Time: 3 Hours] [Max. r""'arks: 80] BIOSTATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY &. NURSING RESEARCH (Revised Scheme 2) Q.P. CODE: 9606 & 9607 Your answers should be specific to the questions askec. Draw neat labeled wherever necessary. Use separate answer books for section A and section 8. Q.P. 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 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 Q.P. CODe: 9607 - Section B Research Methodology &. 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 :Ie * * * * j . NDRK NURSING LIBRARY

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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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COijage of Nursing

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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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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

ICe 1

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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METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH

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

~ Write short notes on anyone y il bull ~t 1

(3) Qucslionnltlirc tlnd observation techmqutgt f 1iV

(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)

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(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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ages 1 Code No Y J-2740 1st M Sc (NURSING) nrGREE EXAl1INATION 2003 BIO-STATISTICS AND NURSING RESEARCIllRS]

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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( 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

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~ 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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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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3 Write short notes en anyone 1 I (a) Optimlm sample size r - I (b) Scope of nursing research gt

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Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

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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

(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

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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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l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases

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2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~

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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of

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3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection

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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

(a)

(b)

Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch

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[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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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

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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

-I--3~~~f ~v ) ( f lt~iy~ ~ ~ethod f constructing an attitude scale J Gl rlng j (2 xlS 30 marks)

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J (~) Case stud~methodJ

(1raquo fgt~~~~~~ ~ampling (10x 1 = 10 marks)

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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

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 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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(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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2 Decribethehistoricalsourcesofdltltainnursingmiddot C(~~ fmiddot ~~f(~iCJ j (15 marks)J iJ 0

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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

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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(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

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)

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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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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

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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5

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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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(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-

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

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(5 mn

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(a) Oplimum sample size

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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _

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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of

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3 ea) Explain various tcchlllques of datil collection

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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)

Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch

Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report

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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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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

-I--3~~~f ~v ) ( f lt~iy~ ~ ~ethod f constructing an attitude scale J Gl rlng j (2 xlS 30 marks)

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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

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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ICe 1

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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(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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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

fscore of 40 01 more

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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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(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

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)

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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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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

(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

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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(

llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols

(15 mn

3 Write short notts 011 any O1e

(a) Oplimum sample size

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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

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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

-I--3~~~f ~v ) ( f lt~iy~ ~ ~ethod f constructing an attitude scale J Gl rlng j (2 xlS 30 marks)

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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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b Stratified sampling method L bull bull

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d Test - retest method of measuring reliabilitygt

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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

(a) Ste-ps in wriung research report I

(b) Survey and experimental re5e~tch i (10 rr

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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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2 Decribethehistoricalsourcesofdltltainnursingmiddot C(~~ fmiddot ~~f(~iCJ j (15 marks)J iJ 0

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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

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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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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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

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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

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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(

llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols

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(b) Scope of nursing research

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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _

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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

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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

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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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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 Uses ofCompu ters in Nursing Research jt -~ ~~lg

b Stratified sampling method L bull bull

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d Test - retest method of measuring reliabilitygt

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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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2 Decribethehistoricalsourcesofdltltainnursingmiddot C(~~ fmiddot ~~f(~iCJ j (15 marks)J iJ 0

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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

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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(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

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)

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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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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 -(

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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

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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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

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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(

llel1Linl~ nun~rllIponse errols

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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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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

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(8+12)

2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~

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Absont 12 100 --I ----------------------------------------------------shyDo theso data provide sufficient evidenco to indica to that

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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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(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

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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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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

I A wer (Ill Questions

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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~

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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

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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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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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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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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15 - 24 10 45 - 54 13 25 34 20 55 - 64 5

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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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Poor Satisfactory Total

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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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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

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(b) Scope of nursing research

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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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l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases

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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~ =-_ - _ ~

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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

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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

-I--3~~~f ~v ) ( f lt~iy~ ~ ~ethod f constructing an attitude scale J Gl rlng j (2 xlS 30 marks)

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TIME 3 HRS MAXMARKS -80 DR M V SH~TTY MiMORIM

U3RARY 1 H Smiddotlllsfrilctiou$ M NGALURE

I A wer (Ill Questions

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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

(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

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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) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)

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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

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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

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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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(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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Poor Satisfactory Total

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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

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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 _

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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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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

(a)

(b)

Ethics in Nursing Hse1rch

Writing a Res(gtltIrc Report

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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

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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2 Decribethehistoricalsourcesofdltltainnursingmiddot C(~~ fmiddot ~~f(~iCJ j (15 marks)J iJ 0

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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

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

(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

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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)

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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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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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~ 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

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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

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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

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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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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _

1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon

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l r J j (b) The fpllowing table shows the age distribution of cases

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~ 1iYmber of casesect Age Number of caspoundsect

5 - 14 5 35 - 44 22 15 24 10 45 - 54 13

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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

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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~

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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~

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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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)

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

I state

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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

------------------------~--------~~~ 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

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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

(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

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(c-)Answer any Two of the following _

1 (a) Compare histogram and froquoncy polygon

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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

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

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(8+12)

2 (a) Write importance applications and properties of Normal +---~-cilstrlb-ltion~ =-_ - _ ~

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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of

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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

(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

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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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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) Describe the problems of expeJjmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf3earch (5 marks)

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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

n Lit the techniques of collecting data Explain interview schedule and checklist (1

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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

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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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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-

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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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(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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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)

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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

~ c q~ ~- -) j 9 1

3 Write shortnow~ on any OJIC ~ bull 1 [ 101 i r ) c ~~ v

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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

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

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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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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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(CrAtical value of Chi-square with 1 degree of

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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

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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

(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

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(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)

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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

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~ 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

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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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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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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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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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

~ c q~ ~- -) j 9 1

3 Write shortnow~ on any OJIC ~ bull 1 [ 101 i r ) c ~~ v

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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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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

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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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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

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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

~- )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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~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

(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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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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ages 1 Code No Y J-2740 1st M Sc (NURSING) nrGREE EXAl1INATION 2003 BIO-STATISTICS AND NURSING RESEARCIllRS]

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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~ it S~ION~---tA~-bullBeIO~STA~TplusmnI=S~TIC~S Jr TrlIS LIIlP-lflt

( 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

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

I ~

(10 mari

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Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

~tio~tt

1

- -i

2Q j

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

(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

~- )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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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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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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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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ages 1 Code No Y J-2740 1st M Sc (NURSING) nrGREE EXAl1INATION 2003 BIO-STATISTICS AND NURSING RESEARCIllRS]

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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_~____~PA__P-E_R_4 BIQsectT1TSTICS RESEMCH MErnQOOLOG~NUHSINGRESE v S m

~

~ it S~ION~---tA~-bullBeIO~STA~TplusmnI=S~TIC~S Jr TrlIS LIIlP-lflt

( 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

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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Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

~tio~tt

1

- -i

2Q j

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

(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

~- )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

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

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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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ages 1 Code No Y J-2740 1st M Sc (NURSING) nrGREE EXAl1INATION 2003 BIO-STATISTICS AND NURSING RESEARCIllRS]

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

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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Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

~tio~tt

1

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2Q j

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

(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

~- )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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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

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~

~ it S~ION~---tA~-bullBeIO~STA~TplusmnI=S~TIC~S Jr TrlIS LIIlP-lflt

( 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

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

I ~

(10 mari

1 fi bull

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RC-84068407

Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

~tio~tt

1

- -i

2Q j

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

(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

~- )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

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

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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

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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RC-84068407

Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

~tio~tt

1

- -i

2Q j

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

(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

~- )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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(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

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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

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

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Time Three HoWS Maximum 80 Mars

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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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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

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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RI(- 21

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

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)

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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

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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

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