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 dia~'ams wherever
necessary. Use separate answer books for section A and section 8.

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Q.P. CODE: 9606 - Section A

Biostatistics [40 marks]

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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

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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
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b) What is Interview technique? Explain the steps of conducting Interview in Research?
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SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 Marks

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3. Arithmetic Progression Method

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4. Confidence Intervals

Q.P. CODe: 9607 - Section B

Research Methodology &. NurSing Research [40 marks]

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Use separate answer book

= 30
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ANSWER TH E FOLLOWING 2 X 15 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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First Year M.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination - April 2008

[Time: 3 Hours] ~Max. Mark:3: 80]

BIOSTATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

AND NURSING RESEARCH

(Revised Scheme)

Q.P. CODE: 8406 & 8407

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw ne2~ labeled dio;'ams where'J'=r

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necessary. Use separate answer books fOf section It.. and sect~on B

Q.P CODe: 8406 - Section A

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Biostatistics (40 Marks)

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING =

:2 X 15 30 ~,arks

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-1. Explain pain estimation and confidence interval. How will you c:>nstruct 95(,,: :onfidence

interval for a mean of large sample?

2. a) Define the measure of central tendency and enumerate p·~operties of ;)od measur: of
central tendency
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b) Compute arithmetic mean and standard deviabon for the following d2:3
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Fasting blood glucose levels No. of subjects I

70-75 10
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77-80 20
80-85 40 I
85-90 20
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90-95 10

SHORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 =10 "arks

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3. Internal consistency
4. Randomized block design
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Q.P CODe: 8407 - S,ection B

Research Methodology & 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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First Year M.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination

September 2007

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 80J

BIOSTATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY &. NURSING RESEAR~.H
(Revised Scheme 2)
Yum ailswer shall be specific to question <:lsked. Draw neat c:nd labe!led diagrams wherever
n~cessary. Use separate answ~r books for section A and section' B.

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QP Code : 9606 - Section A

Biostatistics [40 Marks]

= 30 Marks

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.A.f'jSWER. THE FOLLOWING 2 X 15
L Mention the measures of central tendency, Calculate them for the following data
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60-64 2

55-59 4

50-54 3

. 45-49 5

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35-39 4

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2. uare value for the following data

0-15
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(I-observed frequency fE-expected frequency

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b) b{pla~n systematic sampling technique

::~~~ORT NOTES (Answer any ONE) 1 X 10 = 10 Marks

j, Standardized tests
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,:{ Mcnemcr and Fisher exact probability test

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QP Code: 9607 - Section B

Research Methodology & Nursing Research [40 Marks]

Use separate answer book

h~',lSW~R "n·u;: FOLLOWING 2 X 1,5 = 30 Marks
Dt;c;ss the different types of sumpiing. b'r';::in 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
1 ReviE:W of literature
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FIRST YEAR M.Sc. (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

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QP Code: 8406 - Section 'A'
(BIOSTATISTICS)
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~nswer tll1e f.,lIowing (2 x 15 = 30 marks)
1.. Explain the basic principles of experimental designs. Discuss randomized block design
in detail

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2. Describe the measures of central tendency. Calculate the median for the following
values
Test scores for 50 students
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Score Frequencv
1 4
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3. 6
4 8
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5" 14
7 8
8· 6
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j~Jrite Short notes on anyone 10 Marks

3. Paired't' - test and McNemer test
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4. Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire

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QP Code: 8407 - Section 'B' ,

{BESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH)

j\nswer 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

Write Short notes on anyone 10 Marks

7. Conceptual framework
8. Descriptive analysis

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FIRST YEAR M.Sc: ( NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION,SepIeaIbe.r-2D05
BIO-SrATISTIC5, RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH
nme :Three Maximum Marks ·:80 Men
Hours
Answer Section A and B in separale answer- books.
Nrswer AU questions
SedionA (Bla.SfA11SDCS)
(40 marks)

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long Essays
1. Define range, standa,rl deviation and coeffident of variation with suitahfe numerical examples. E>cpIaln thei.- .
propel ties. 15
2. a} Indicate the suitable level of measurement to measure the following variables:

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i) EducatiOn v _ tJ .

Ii} I.ncome.:./ - 0 .

iii) Dtagnoses/- 0

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Iv) Mental retartJation,Ll

v) Height.x ..... 1"

\'I) Age /" - j::

vii) sex /" - 0­

Vii) ReIigionV""- rv

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ix) o..ation of iIfnes&j- :r

x) ()ccUpation ~ 0
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b) What are the tests of significance based on or d;stribuUon (standard normal distritlutbn). The data On
~ slay in. days of SO schizophrenics and n neurotics in a medicat hospital are as giYen below. Garry out
the rest of slgnificafl(::,! of the d'dference between the-mean level d stay of schlzophrenics inJ those d
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I1eU"Otics 15 ' . - "<'. .

~... Standald DeviaiiOll ,/ l,.. '_ r:\

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SOlJI)IIe"size M_

Schizoplmmia rSO 31 10
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Short Essays
3. Write a short note or;/ any one: I) Multivariate ~I methods Ji} Randomized block design. 10
[ 1 x 10 = 10 maries]
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SectionS (RESEARCH METHODOlOY AND NURSING RESEARCH) .

(40 marks)
Long Essays
4. i) What are the types of research design. Desa1be the feaUes of a good research ~.

H) Explain the 1erms reJtabiIity, inter-rater reliability, validity, r:iscriminate index and difficult Alex, In

oonstruction of rating~ scales. )-.

5. Explain the various st!!pS invohIed in writing a research pOOXDi for a researd1 project_tillg from the

fo....mulation of p-cb!e! n to the report writlntJ.

[ 2 x 15 :: 30 martcs]
SIIort Essays
6. i) Simple random sampiing Ii) Rorschach Ink blot tec:hrttijlle.
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QP CODE: 8406/8407
FIRST YEAR M.Sc ( 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

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I.Compute commonly used Vital Statistics and estimate population using Arithmetic Progression method.
( 15marks)
2.Explain point estimation and confidence Interval. How will you construct a 95% confidence Interval for
mean of large sample?

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( 5+ 10 = 15marks )
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
Short Essays

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3.Write 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)
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(40 marks)
Long Essays
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4.1. (a) Write in detail the importance of Research Designs. (b) Differentiate between Questionnaire and
Structural Interview Schedule methods of data collection.
( 5+10 :::: 15marks )
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S.Explain in detail the sources of data Collection in nursing research.

( 15marks)
[ 2 x 15 = 30 marks]
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Short Essays
6.Write briefly on anyone: (a) Concepts and constructs. (b) Criteria for the selection of items.
[ 1 x 10 = 10 marks]
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DEGREE EXAL\lINAT~ON, 2002

, Paper V-BIOSTATISTICS, 'RES~CH

METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH

TIme : Three Hours Maximum: 80 Marks

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(Time : l~hours i Maximum :'40,rzarks)

1. ~er all questions.

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fl. ~ \V1!ite,sh9r~,;\otes o~ anyone:

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", ~:a) Explain a method 'of rank correlations coefficient and specify its features 1·)
. b) Derive as % confidenc.e inter:val'for pOPl:llation ~ean when the simplesize is large 05
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a. Uses of Compu ters in Nursing Research jt .-~ .' .:,' "';~:"~."lg }

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(a) 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)

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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. Li::;t 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 repo,rt.
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FIRST YEAR M.Sc. (NURSING) 'OEGREE EXAMINATION, 2000

BIO-STATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH

TIn1c : Three Hours Maximum : 80 M<lrks

AI~ Sections A and B ill separate answer books.

V' Answer all questions. .

S~ction A (ilio-Statistics)
1. Describe Mill's 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:

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Class interval 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 .50-60

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Frequency .. 2 7 17 29 29
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(a) Multiple regression and di:.;crlminant analysis.
(b) Type 1 and Type II errors, ':-'t
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(b) Brh1g out the meaning of sampl~, population and size of the sample.
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DECEMBER - 19911

Max.Marl<s:80

.)'ECTION -/1 IlfO-.\'J:·t T/Yf/C)' .fO Mar/es

Describe the four levels of measurement. Specify the various 15 Marks

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measures of average according to each level of measurcmcnt.

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I.Enumerating the various research goals in nur~ing~search) Indicate· . 10 Marks
- ~appropri~ltc multivariate stal istical methods
7 I:xpillill t'ill.! v;uiOtIS appliqliotl:; ofChi-squalc di~llibllli\lll. 05 M,\lk~;

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1. Thurstonc scaling method.
2. Mill's Cannons. GL
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l. What are the areas of nursing research in which statistical methods 10 Marks
. have an important role.
2. Distinguish between survey I1ll!thous anA experimental methods . 05 Marks
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. 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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Write notes on anyone: \0 Marks

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L Writing a research report

2. Validity and reliability.
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Time : Three Hours Maximum: 80 Marks

, 1. EnumeraLe and explain vnrious scal~:; of mensul'em~nls with uppropdnte examples. Dhwuss

advantages and disadv.ultagcs of e~ch one of them.

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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.

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(i) What proportion of those taking the test score below 200 ?
(ii) What proportion of those to:\king the test score bel'w';~n 300 and 600 ?

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(iii) A pe:son i~ about to take the tc:>t, what is lhc prob<J' Jity that he or she will makl a
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(a) Measw'es of dispersion. .Tt. i •

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(b) Sampling and errors.

(c) Various sources of litcl'atw'c search.
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(b) Describe the problems of expeJ;jmenl-a1 studies in Nursing rf'!3earch. (5 marks)
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5. Explain various steps involved in the research process with the help of a concrete example.
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TIme: TI1.{ec Hours Maximum : 80 Ma
Answer Sedions ,A and B in separate answer-books.
AnstIJer all questions.
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I. Bring out the meaning of science and ,scientific method. Explain the differen t st -r>s of sciell
methud.

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II. (a) Explain Likert's method of constructing .scale.

'(b) Calculate t-value for the following data :­

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III. Write shor,t notes on any, one:

{aj Explain the different methods of representing datil graphically.
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Section B
(Research Methodology and Nursing Research)
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I. (a) Explain the nct!d and scope of nursing research.

(b) What is the importance of review of related literature, Mention its source;, '
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III. Write short notes on anyone : "

(a) Steps in writing research report.
(b) Survey and experimental research.
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.FIRST YEAR M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, 2~04
mO·STATISTICS, ~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 .

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univariate/bivariate. analysis of data. Distinguish
between Cluster analysis and Discriminant an<4Ysis.
(15 marks)

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2. (a) What are thl! various melhods of ascel'taining
knowledge? Describe the advantages of the
scientific method.

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(lO marks)
assumptions underlying the use of the.
rrelation coefficient.
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~" W~~te ~hort notp on Jny one:

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tests of significance.
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BIOSTATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A.N'G
NURSING RESEARCH
Section B
TIm~ :O~our and a Half . Maximum: 40 Marks
V .. . Answer all questions.
1. (a) Indicating tne nursing research objectives,

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enumerate various .appropriates statistical
methods.

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(10 marks)
. (b) l?istinguish between questionnaire and schedule:

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(5 marks)
2. Write a "Protocal" to cond~ct a mental morbidity
survey in an urban dwelling commwlity.
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BIO-STATISTICS, AND NURSING RESEARCIllRS]

PAPER- I

Time: 3 llollr.\·j I Max. A10rks : SO

Answer all questions.

~ECTION A: BIO·STATISTICS
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testing of ~ignificance of the difference of two population means. [15]

2., a) Define incidence rate and prevalence rates with special reference to

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mentar and behavioural disorders. [ 10]
b) Distinguish between linear regression analysis and linear cor:'elation

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1. Omphs und ,diagrams uppropd~_tc for yariulis levels of lHcusurCIllCIlt.
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,2. Normal distribution curve.

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Section A'(Biostatistics)
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measurement.

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2. (a) Describe Ute principles of experimental deSign. Hew they are incorporaed in randomis':!d
block design. .

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(b) Specify important methods of multivariate analysis. Explain the fructions of Clus::er

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Section B (Research Methodology and Nursing Research)

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(b) Non-parametric tests. ., " : .
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BIOSTATISTICS, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND NURSING RESEARCH

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Secliolls A alld B ill s.par.le allswer-books.

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2. (a}_Describe theprinciplcs of experimental-design. How they- are-ill(~orporated inrilndon~'

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tho two conditions are not',independent? Tost at 1% level of
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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 Illlswcr·/ J(lok:;.

Section A (Dio-Statistics)
1. Expla in the melhod uf the Pearson correia tion coefficient. ''''ha l are the nssumptiOi IS underlying tJ Ie
use of this method? '

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2. (a) Specifying the basic assumptions underlying the application of Hest o[ significimce, give the
critical ratio foi' \t.:st u[ significCll'lce of two population means.

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(b) Enumerate the grnphs/diagrams, fates/ratios, spot I1I"PS £Inc.! time series cures lIsed ill
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cstionnaire'to collect basic data of psychi;:&tl'ic p"lilmt~ in ;) m('111,,1

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2. llow sun'('Y studies dif(N from expcrimcutill studies 7 Bricfly spt'dfy tilL' Ilwlhuds or 11'(';tling I'L'SPOIlr.C
errors ;'Illd non-rl'::;pons~ errors in surveys.
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3. Write shorl notes on ;\11)' 0I1t' :

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