OCTOBER 2018 Sub. Code: 2323
M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time Three Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: x 20 20)
1. What are questionnaires? Explain various types of questions in detail.
Define research problem. Discuss the sources to identify the research
problem.
II. Write notes on: x 6 30)
1. Communication of research results.
2. Time Series Design.
3. Randomization.
4. Bio-physiological parameters.
5. Observation method.
SECTION B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: x 20 20)
1. Measures of dispersion.
The weight and Hb values for the students of a school are recorded and given
below. Calculate Pearson's correlation coefficient for the data and interpret.
Height: 10 12 14 15 16 18 13 14 13 15
Hb value 8 9 10 8 9 7 10 9 8 9
II. Write notes on: x 5
1. Student's t-test.