Other Master Degree-Master in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning 1st Year STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code: 101377                               Reg. No.:…………………

                 First Year MASLP Degree Examinations - November 2013

                                  STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS

 

Time : 3 hrs                                                            Max marks : 80

• Answer all questions.

Essays (5x16=80)

1. Describe correlation with an example. Explain two types of correlation. (6+10)

2. Explain the steps by which items are chosen while constructing a test. (16)

3. The serum cholesterol levels of 10 persons are as follows:

                      210, 234, 301, 198, 256, 299, 321, 285, 267, 180.

Calculate the mean, median and standard deviation of the group. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the

median and mode. (8+8)

4. Explain the principles of sampling. Discuss any two methods of sampling. (8+8)

5. Why validity is important in a test. Explain two types of validity. (6+10)


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