[LJ 1027] Sub. Code: 4733 Q.P. Code : 664733
B.Sc. (Nursing) Degree Examination Final Year Paper III
(New Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2012-2013 onwards)
Nursing Research & Statistics
August 2016
Time: Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks
SECTION A
NURSING RESEARCH
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 15 = 15)
1. Define sampling. Explain the types of sampling methods in detail with suitable examples.
II. Write notes on: (5 x 5 = 25)
1. Characteristics of good research.
2. Identification of problem area.
3. Historical research.
4. Bio-physiological measurements.
5. Communication of research findings.
III. Short answers on: (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Define reliability.
2. Types of hypothesis.
3. Write four important points of ethics in nursing research.
4. Types of survey method.
5. Write the purposes of literature review.
SECTION B
STATISTICS
I. Elaborate on : (1 x 15 = 15)
1. The weight and Hb values for the students of a public school are recorded and given below. Calculate the correlation coefficient for the data. Weight 10 12 14 13 16 18 Hb value 7 8 7 8 10 10
II. Short answers on: (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Scales of measurement.
2. Write any four statistical packages.
3. Type II error.
4. Normal probability curve.
5. Classification of data.
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