Other Master Degree-Master of Science Hospitality Administration (MHA) 1st Year PAPER III – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

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               First Year MHA Degree Examinations, September 2013

             PAPER III – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS

Time: 3 Hours                                                                      Max Marks: 100

• Answer all the questions

• Write Section A and Section B in separate answer books. Do not mix up questions from section A and section B

QP Code:103380 SECTION A – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 50

 

Essay: (20)

1. We have been hearing of deaths due to improper safety measures in a hospital. Prepare a research plan to find out why the problem arises and what could be its effects on society.

 

Short Essay: (10)

2. Prepare two questionnaires to study the effects of motivation factors on performance of workers, one for workers and one for supervisors.

 

Short notes: (4x5=20)

3. Meaning and types of research.

4. Frequency curve

5. Classification of data and its importance.

6. Report writing.

 

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QP Code:104380 SECTION B – BIOSTATISTICS 50

Essay: (20)

1. Discuss in detail about measures of central tendency. Describe the merits and demerits of each type.

 

Short Essay: (10)

2. Calculate Standard Deviation and Variance of the following data.

Income              No. of persons
Above 0                   100
Above 10                   97
Above 20                   89
Above 30                   77
Above 40                   57
Above 50                   27
Above 60                   12
Above 70                     5
Above 80                     0

 

Short notes: (4x5=20)

3. Binomial distribution.

4. Define correlation and regression. Mention briefly linear correlation and regression equation. 

5. Histogram.

6. Five uses of biostatistics in health management.

 

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