THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[LM 801] MAY 2018 Sub. Code: 9101
M.O.T. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Common to all Branches)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Q.P. Code 419101
Time Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 20 40)
1. What are the essential steps in conducting Randomized control trial? Discuss the
difficulties you would encounter in designing a randomized control trial to find the
effectiveness of a treatment technique in occupational therapy for patients with
autism.
2. Define Sampling. Describe the types of sampling methods with illustrations.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 60)
1. Importance and limitations of diagrams.
2. Types of tables.
3. Minimization of error variance.
4. Single subject experimental design.
5. Content validity.
6. Rating scales and its types.
7. Ridge regression.
8. Measures of dispersion.
9. Correlation coefficient.
10. Mortality rates.