[LO 1027] FEBRUARY 2019 Sub. Code: 4724
B.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION
(New Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2012-2013 onwards)
THIRD YEAR
PAPER IV NURSING RESEARCH STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 664724
Time: Three Hours Maximum 75 Marks
SECTION A
NURSING RESEARCH
I. Elaborate on: x 15 15)
1. Define Sampling. Explain the types of sampling techniques with suitable examples.
II. Write notes on: x 5 25)
1. Non Experimental Research design.
2. Validity and reliability of instruments.
3. Differentiate between Quantitative and Qualitative research.
4. Observation methods of data collection.
5. Research Critique.
III. Short answers on: x 2 10)
1. Write the uses of research in nursing.
2. Types of Hypothesis.
3. Define Randomization.
4. Types of writing research reports.
5. Types of rating scale.
SECTION B
STATISTICS
I. Elaborate on: x 15 15)
1. Calculate Correlation coefficient for the following data:
2 4 6 8 10
3 9 4 6 4
II. Short answers on: x 2 10)
1. Define Statistics.
2. Type I and Type II error.
3. Define range.
4. List two properties of normal probability curve.
5. Find the mean of the following data: 5.