B.Sc-B.Sc Nursing 4th Year Nursing Research & Statistics(Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab-2013)
B.Sc.(N) [4th Year]
BF/2013/07
Nursing Research & Statistics
[New Scheme w.e.f. 2006]
M.M. : 75 Time : 3 Hours.
Note: Attempt all questions.
Use of Simple Calculator is allowed.
SECTION-A [50 Marks]
(Nursing Research)
1. (a) Explain the meaning of the following terms : [3x2=6]
(i) Sample (ii) Sampling (iii) Stratified Sampling Technique.
(b) Describe Stratified Sampling Technique with the help of example. [9]
2. Define the following terms : [5x2=10]
(a) Assumption (b) Operational Definition (c) Reliability
(d) Randomization (e) Purposive Sampling
3. Differentiate between the following : [5x2=10]
(a) Independent Variable and Dependant Variable.
(b) Delimitation and Limitation.
(c) Conceptual Framework and Theory.
(d) Retrospective Design and Prospective Design.
(e) Descriptive Survey and Correlation Survey.
4. Write Short Notes on any THREE : [3x5=15]
(a) Sources of review of literature. (b) Informed Consent.
(c) Need for research in nursing. (d) Observation technique.
SECTION-B [25 Marks]
(Statistics)
5. Differentiate between the following : [3x3=9]
(a) Nominal Data and Ordinal Data.
(b) Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics.
(c) Frequency Polygon and Commulative Frequency Graph.
6. (a) Explain the importance of Level of Significance in research. [2]
(b) Describe the importance of communicating research findings. [4]
7. Calculate Mean of the following data : [10]
Class Interval |
Frequency (f) |
Mid Point (x) |
85-89 |
4 |
87 |
80-84 |
6 |
82 |
75-79 |
2 |
77 |
70-74 |
2 |
72 |
65-69 |
6 |
67 |
60-64 |
10 |
62 |
55-59 |
8 |
57 |
50-54 |
4 |
52 |
45-49 |
6 |
47 |
40-44 |
4 |
42 |
35-39 |
4 |
37 |
30-34 |
4 |
32 |
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Earning: Approval pending. |