THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[BSCN 1221] Sub. Code: 4733 Q.P. Code: 664733
B.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination Third Year Paper III
(New Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2013-2014 onwards)
(August 2021 Session)
Nursing Research & Statistics
December 2021
Time: Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks
Section – A
Nursing Research
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 15 = 15)
1. Explain Quantitative research designs with suitable examples
II. Write notes on: (5 x 5 = 25)
1. Steps of Research process.
2. Criteria of a good research problem.
3. Types of Sampling Techniques.
4. Ethical Principles in Research.
5. Bio physiological Measures.
III. Short answers on: (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Types of survey method.
2. Write the purposes of literature review.
3. Randomization
4. Pilot study
5. Research objectives
Section – B
Statistics
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 15 = 15)
1. A study to evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy on wellbeing scores among cancer patients. A sample of 10 cancer patients was randomly selected and their wellbeing scores measured before CBT and again after 2 months of CBT. Are there any difference in mean wellbeing scores before and after CBT at P<0.05 level? (Table Value is 2.262).
Before CBT: 2,4,5,7,8,10,3,3,3 and 12
After CBT: 22,12,10,20,19,22,20,23,26 and 14
II. Short answers on: (5 x 2 = 10)
1. What is standard deviation?
2. Mention the Scales of Measurement?
3. What is Probability?
4. What are the uses of Statistics?
5. What is central tendency?
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