Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University 2009 M.Sc Nursing Research and Statistics - Question Paper

MARCH -2009
[KU 416] Sub. Code: 2323
M.Sc (Nursing) DEGREE exam
First Year
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
Paper III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code : 302323
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 75 marks
ans parts A and B in SEPARATE ans book.
ans All ques..
part – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Essay: (1 X 20=20)
1. a) Mention the characteristics of a qualitative research design. (5)
b) discuss qualitative research design with suitable example. (15)
II. Write Short Notes on : (6 X five = 30)
1. Ethics in research.
2. Significance of theoretical frame work in research.
3. Steps of literature review.
4. Pilot study.
5. Sampling technique.
6. Writing research report.
part – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Essay: (1 X 20=20)
1. a) elaborate different methods of collecting statistical data?
Which of these is more reliable and why? (4+6=10)
b) What is a statistical average? define the characteristics of a good
statistical avg.. (4+6=10)
II. Write Short Notes on : (1 X five = 5)
1. A certain stimulus administered to every of the 12 patients resulted in the subsequent increase of blood pressure 5, 2, 8,-1, 3, 0, -2, 1, 5, 0, four and 6. Can it be concluded that the stimulus will in general be accompanied by an increase in blood pressure?
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