[KU 416] MARCH 2009 Sub.

Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Mention the characteristics of a qualitative research design. (5)
b) Explain qualitative research design with suitable example. (15)

II. Write Short Notes on: (6 x 5 = 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.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) What are various methods of collecting statistical data?
Which of these is more reliable and why? (4+6=10)
b) What is a statistical average?
Describe the characteristics of a good statistical average. (4+6=10)

II. Write Short Notes on : (1 x 5 = 5)

1. A certain stimulus administered to each of the 12 patients resulted in the following
increase of blood pressure 5, 2, 8,-1, 3, 0, -2, 1, 5, 0, 4 and 6. Can it be concluded
that the stimulus will in general be accompanied by an increase in blood pressure?

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[KV 416] SEPTEMBER 2009 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Detail the methods of data collection approaches. (10)
b) Elaborate the means of ensuring the quality in data collection. (10)

II. Write Short Notes on: (6 x 5 = 30)

1. Conceptual frame work.
2. Randomization.
3. Pilot study.
4. Time series design.
5. Critiquing the research report.
6. Developing and refining research problem.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. In an epidemic of certain disease, 92 children contracted the disease, of these 41
received no treatment and of these 10 showed after effects. The remainder who did
receive treatment, 17 showed after effects. Test the hypothesis that treatment was
note effective.

II. Write Short Notes on : (1 x 5 = 5)

1. What is meant by analysis of variance?

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[KW 416] MARCH 2010 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. A nurse researcher is interested to study the efficacy of two different interventions
in reducing radiation induced vaginitis in patients with cancer cervix.
a) Identify the most appropriate design to study this research problem. (4)
b) Explain the reasons for selecting the particular design. (8)
c) Detail the methods to enhance research control. (8)

II. Write Short Notes on: (6 x 5 = 30)

1. Ethical issues in research.
2. Barriers to utilization of research findings.
3. Hypothesis.
4. Literature review.
5. Meta analysis.
6. Bio-physiological parameters.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Define and explain the uses of Birth rate, post neonatal mortality rate,
infant mortality rate, incidence rate and prevalence rate.
b) A study revealed that among 30 males 10 were obese and among 20 females
10 were obese. Use chi square test to find whether sex and obesity are associated.

II. Write Short Notes on : (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Explain how linear regression equations are useful in prediction.

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[KX 416] SEPTEMBER 2010 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Mention characteristics of a qualitative research design.
b) Explain qualitative research design with suitable example.

II. Write Notes on: (6 x 5 = 30)

1. Types of Hypothesis.
2. Writing research report.
3. Sampling technique.
4. Pilot study.
5. Validity and reliability.
6. Methods developing conceptual framework for research.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) What are various methods of collecting statistical data?
Which of these is more reliable and why?
b) What is a statistical average?
Describe the characteristics of a good statistical average.

II. Write Short Notes on : (1 x 5 = 5)

1. A certain stimulus administered to each of the 12 patients resulted in the following
increase of Blood Pressure 5, 2, 8, -1, 3, 0, -2, 1, 5, 0, 4 and 6. Can it be concluded
that the stimulus will in general be accompanied by an increase in Blood Pressure.

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[KY 416] MAY 2011 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Define Research Design.
b) Classify the various types of Research Design.
c) Discuss in detail true experimental designs.
II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)
1. Ethics in Research.
2. Hypothesis.
3. Conceptual frame work.
4. Reliability.
5. Evidence based practice.
SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Explain the procedure of test of significance.
b) Calculate the co-relation co-efficient from following data and interpret.

Height in Inches 57 59 62 63 64 65 55 58 57

Weight in lbs 113 117 126 126 130 129 111 116 112

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Measures of Dispersion.
2. Probability.
3. Uses of statistics in Nursing Research.
4. Measurement scales.
5. Vital statistics.
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[KZ 416] OCTOBER 2011 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. a) Describe the methods of data collection for 15 40 min. 20
quantitative studies.
b) How will you establish validity and reliability of the tools?
II. Write notes on:
1. Probability sampling techniques. 3 10 min. 6
2. Variables. 3 10 min. 6
3. Research utilization. 3 10 min. 6
4. Observation method. 3 10 min. 6
5. Flow of tasks in review of literature. 3 10 min. 6
SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on:
1. a) Explain the procedure of test of significance. 15 40 min. 20
b) Calculate the co-relation co-efficient from following
data and interpret.

Height in Inches 57 59 62 63 64 65 55 58 57
Weight in lbs 113 117 126 126 130 129 111 116 112

II. Write notes on:

1. Measures of Dispersion. 3 10 min. 6
2. Probability. 3 10 min. 6
3. Uses of statistics in Nursing Research. 3 10 min. 6
4. Measurement scales. 3 10 min. 6
5. Vital statistics. 3 10 min. 6
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[LA 416] MAY 2012 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Present an overview of the research process and 17 40 min. 20
describe sampling process in detail.
II. Write notes on:
1. Scope of Nursing Research. 4 10 min. 6
2. Quasi experimental Design. 4 10 min. 6
3. Hypothesis and Variables. 4 10 min. 6
4. Validity. 4 10 min. 6
5. Literature Review. 4 10 min. 6
SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on:
1. a) Discuss testing of hypothesis procedure. 17 40 min. 20
b) Calculate Mann-Whitney ‘U’ test value for following
Hemoglobin data and give your interpretation.
Study Group 6 9 10 11 14

Control Group 9 12 8 10 11 12 14

II. Write notes on:

1. Z Score. 4 10 min. 6
2. Net reproduction rate. 4 10 min. 6
3. P-value. 4 10 min. 6
4. MANOVA. 4 10 min. 6
5. Beta coefficient. 4 10 min. 6
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[LB 416] NOVEMBER 2012 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Write in detail about the factors influencing sampling 17 40 min. 20
and the various sampling techniques.
II. Write notes on:
1. Observation method. 4 10 min. 6
2. Flow of tasks in review of literature. 4 10 min. 6
3. Grounded theory. 4 10 min. 6
4. Ethical issues in Nursing Research. 4 10 min. 6
5. Bio-physiological methods of data collection. 4 10 min. 6

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on:
1. a) Discuss assumptions of Karl Pearson correlation, 17 40 min. 20
coefficient methods.
b) Estimate SBP value when DBP = 90 using regression
coefficient.
DBP 78 95 76 92 98 95
SBP 127 135 120 130 144 136
II. Write notes on:
1. Fisher exact test. 4 10 min. 6
2. Latin square design. 4 10 min. 6
3. Mid year population. 4 10 min. 6
4. Level of measurements. 4 10 min. 6
5. Sampling error. 4 10 min. 6
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[LC 416] APRIL 2013 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) List the steps used in the Research process.
b) Discuss the use of Surveys in nursing.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Evidence Based Practice.
2. Steps in Literature Review.
3. Probability sampling techniques.
4. Rating Scales.
5. Barriers in Research Utilization.
SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Explain Regression analysis
b) In a study find out the association between the distance form the health centre and
the number of antenatal visits, the following date are obtained. Find the correlation
coefficient
Distance (Km) : 2 2 4 6 7 8 9 10
No of Visits : 6 7 5 4 4 3 2 1

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Mann-Whitney U-test.
2. Incidence and prevalence rate.
3. Sector diagram.
4. Type I and Type II errors.
5. MANOVA.

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[LD 416] OCTOBER 2013 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. A researcher wished to determine the effectiveness of walking on blood pressure
among bank employees. Using one group, four observations were made before and
after the intervention. Answer the following:
a) Identify the design and its limitations.
b) Describe the steps in evidence based practice.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Characteristics of a good hypothesis with example.
2. Probability sampling techniques.
3. Data collection in qualitative approach.
4. Critiquing a research report.
5. Ethics in Nursing research.
SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Explain Measures of variation
b) Fifteen patient records from each of two hospitals were reviewed and assigned a
score to measure the level of care. The scores were
Hospital A: 99, 85, 73, 98, 83, 88, 99, 80, 74, 91, 80, 94, 94, 98, 80
Hospital B: 78, 74, 69, 79, 57, 78, 79, 68, 59, 91, 89, 55, 60, 55, 79
Test at 0.05 level of significance, that the two population medians are different.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Normal Distribution.
2. Uses of vital statistics.
3. Chi-Square test.
4. Measures of Correlation.
5. ANOVA.
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[LE 416] APRIL 2014 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Session onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Define sample and explain the types of sampling methods in detail with suitable
Examples.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Descriptive statistics.
2. Steps in research process.
3. Ethnography.
4. Barriers of nursing research utilization.
5. Mixed methods in research.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Two independent samples of Albino rats chosen among both the sexes had the
following increase in weight when fed on a diet Table value = 2.179
(a) Can you say that the mean increase in weight differs significantly with sex?
(b) Calculate 95% Confidence Interval for both sexes
Male: 96 88 97 89 92 95 90
Female: 112 80 98 100 84 82 89

II. Write Notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Explain the different types of diagrammatic presentation and mention the advantages.

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[LF 416] OCTOBER 2014 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Session onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. A researcher wished to study the effect of counseling on obesity among school
students.
a) Draft a proposal with the design, objectives, hypothesis, sampling technique,
tools and informed consent.
b) Explain the measures to be taken to ensure credibility of the results.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Guidelines for doing a literature review.
2. Reliability and validity.
3. Communication of research results.
4. Application of theory in research.
5. Characteristics of qualitative research design.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Five children aged 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 years old and their weight’s were 14, 20, 32, 42
and 44 kilograms respectively.
a) Find the equation of the regression lines.
b) Based on this data, what is the approximate weight of a six year old child?

II. Write Notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Steps involved in Testing of hypothesis.

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[LG 416] APRIL 2015 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Session onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Discuss the various methods of data collection in a quantitative research design.
b) Prepare an observation checklist to assess the steps followed by a student nurse
to perform head to foot assessment of an adult woman patient.

II. Write Notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Pilot study.
2. Importance of research in nursing.
3. Inductive and Deductive reasoning.
4. Critiquing Nursing Research.
5. Non probability sampling techniques.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Non parametric tests.

b) Systolic Blood Pressure of 10 normal individuals were observed as 122, 121, 120,
115, 126, 130, 120, 125, 128, 130. A stimulus was administered and the Systolic
Blood Pressure observed as 120, 118, 115, 110, 122, 130, 116, 124, 125, 128.
Test whether the stimulus has effect. (Table value = 2.262)

II. Write Notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Coefficient of variation.

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[LH 416] OCTOBER 2015 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc., (NURSING) DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Q.P. Code: 302323
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 marks
Answer All questions
Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.
SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. A study to assess the effectiveness of life style modifications on knowledge and
knowledge of practice among hypertensive clients in a rural area.
a) Describe the best suited study design.
b) List the objectives, variables, hypothesis and tools for the study.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Ethical aspects of qualitative research.
2. Define hypothesis & discuss its types.
3. Reliability and validity.
4. Literature review in nursing Research.
5. Research utilization.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Role of statistics in Nursing Research.

b) In an ophthalmic OPD 175 persons above 40 years were examined, 40 had both
trachoma and corneal degeneration, 101 had corneal degeneration and 34 had none.
Determine if there is any association between trachoma and corneal degeneration.

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Correlation coefficient.

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[LI 416] APRIL 2016 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc., (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. Define Nursing research and discuss the Qualitative Research design in detail.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Evidence based practice.

2. Developing theoretical frame work.
3. Informed consent.
4. Methods of Data collection.
5. Probability sampling techniques.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain the procedure of test of significance.

b) In a drug experiment before and after the experiment the response obtained
from 100 patients were classified gave the following information.

Before After
Worst Improved
Improved 20 30
Worst 40 10

Test at 5% level of significance by using Mc.Nemar test whether there has been a
significant change before and after treatment.

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Linear Regression Analysis.

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[LJ 416] OCTOBER 2016 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. A study to assess the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications to reduce stress

among working women.
a) Describe the best suitable study design for this study.
b) List the objectives, variables, hypothesis and tool for this study.
c) Draw a schematic presentation of methodology for this study.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Ethnography.
2. Observation method of data collection.
3. Ethics in research.
4. Meta analysis.
5. Pilot study.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain the uses of statistical package and brief about the SPSS.
b) Determine whether there is any association between whooping cough and
tonsillectomy when a random of 100 children of a school, 25 had history
of tonsillectomy, 40 had whooping cough, 10 had both while 25 had none.
(Table value: 3.84).

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Mann – Whitney ‘U’ test.

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[LK 416] MAY 2017 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Describe the steps of research process.

b) Explain the various methods of sampling.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Survey method.
2. Factorial design.
3. Variables.
4. Reliability and validity.
5. Halo effect and Hawthorne effect in research.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain the procedure of test of significance.

b) Pain score before and after the intervention on joint pain has been given. Test
whether the intervention has significant effect to reduce the joint pain. (LOS:
0.05%, table value: 2.26).

Before 9 8 6 7 8 7 9 6 10 7
After 4 3 3 4 2 2 3 1 5 3

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Normal distribution.

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[LL 416] OCTOBER 2017 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Sources of literature review.

b) Importance and steps in reviewing literature.
c) Utilization of nursing theories in research.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Advantages and disadvantages of experimental research design.

2. Factors influencing sample.
3. Interview method of data collection.
4. Limitation and delimitation.
5. Steps in writing research proposal.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Diagrammatic representation of data and its uses.

b) Two types of drugs were used on 5 and 7 patients for reducing their weight.
The decrease in weight in kgs after using the drugs for six months was as
follows:
Drug A : 10 12 13 11 14
Drug B : 8 9 12 14 15 10 9

Compare the efficiencies of the two drugs.

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Correlation coefficient.

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[LM 416] MAY 2018 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. A researcher is interested to measure the level of care in two different hospitals by

reviewing patient records of 15 patients from each hospital.
a) Identify the suitable research design and draw schematic presentation of the
selected design.
b) Discuss the assumption and delimitation of this study.
c) Briefly explain the tool which can be used in this study for better analysis.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Explain the types of true experimental design.

2. Non-probability sampling technique.
3. Rating scale.
4. Hypothesis.
5. Types and sources of literature review.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain the types of correlation.

b) Calculate coefficients of correlation for the following data.

Age 43 21 25 42 57 59
Glucose level 99 65 79 75 87 81

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Analysis of variance.

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[LN 416] OCTOBER 2018 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) What are questionnaires? Explain various types of questions in detail.

b) Define research problem. Discuss the sources to identify the research
problem.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Communication of research results.

2. Time Series Design.
3. Randomization.
4. Bio-physiological parameters.
5. Observation method.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Measures of dispersion.
b) The weight and Hb values for the students of a school are recorded and given
below. Calculate Pearson’s correlation coefficient for the data and interpret.
Height: 10 12 14 15 16 18 13 14 13 15
Hb value : 8 9 10 8 9 7 10 9 8 9

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Student’s t-test.

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[LO 416] MAY 2019 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. Explain in detail about qualitative research design with relevant examples.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Conceptual framework.
2. Limitation and delimitation.
3. Sampling error.
4. Evidence based practice.
5. Mixed methods in research.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain the different measures of central tendencies.

b) A sample of 12 fathers and their eldest sons gave the following data about their
height in inches:

Father 65 63 67 64 68 62 70 66 68 67 69 71
Son 68 66 68 65 69 66 68 65 71 67 68 70

Calculate the coefficient of rank correlation.

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Diagrammatic representation of data.

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[LP 416] OCTOBER 2019 Sub. Code: 2323

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. Define Research and Nursing research. Write in detail the overview of research process.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Formulation of research objectives.

2. Data collection tools.
3. Write steps in sampling process.
4. Validity and reliability of an instrument.
5. Phenomenology.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) The incubation periods of a random sample of 7 HIV infected individuals is given

below (in years): 12.0, 10.5, 9.5, 6.3, 13.5, 12.5 and 7.2.
a) Calculate the Measures of Central tendency.
b) Calculate the sample standard deviation.
c) If the number 6.3 above were changed to 1.5, what would happen to the sample
mean, median and standard deviation?

b) A VLCD treatment was administered to each of the 12 patients and their results are
given below for Pre and Post test
Pre test 180 170 176 139 182 146 175 163 160 155 146 169
Post test 106 140 126 139 172 150 120 140 132 120 148 137
Can it be concluded that the treatment will in general be accompanied by a weight loss
Table value 2.262.

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Primary and Secondary Data. Explain different methods of collecting primary data.

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[LQ 416] NOVEMBER 2020 Sub. Code: 2323
(MAY 2020 SESSION)

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. Discuss the methods of Quantitative Research Design in detail.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Methods of Data Collection.

2. Characteristics of a Good Research.
3. Review of Literature.
4. Critiquing Published Research.
5. Hypothesis.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain Regression Analysis.

b) In an experiment on Immunization of cattle from Tuberculosis, the
following results were obtained:
Affected Unaffected
Inoculated 12 28
Not Inoculated 13 07
Examine the effect of vaccine in controlling the incidence of the disease. (Level of
significance : 5%, Table value:3.841)

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Measures of Dispersion.
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[MSCN 0321] MARCH 2021 Sub. Code: 2323
(OCTOBER 2020 SESSION)

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) What is Research Design? Write the Classification of Research Design.

b) Explain the Non-Experimental Research Design with suitable examples.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Ethics in Research.
2. Assumptions and Delimitations.
3. Write the Steps in Presenting a Research Proposal.
4. Briefly Explain the Check List.
5. Dissemination of Research Findings.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Various types of Measures of central tendencies.

b) Calculate Karl Pearson’s correlation between hours of daily study and the
marks obtained by 7 students.
Hours of study : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Marks secured : 40 48 50 57 66 72 87

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Type I and type II errors.

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[MSCN 0821] AUGUST 2021 Sub. Code: 2323
(MAY 2021 SESSION)

M.Sc. (Nursing) DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)
FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer books.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Define research design.

b) Classify the various types of research design.
c) Explain the quantitative research design with example.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Explain methods of data collection.

2. Inductive and deductive reasoning.
3. Sample size.
4. Hypothesis
5. Styles of writing research report.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)

1. a) Explain positive, negative, linear and non-linear correlations.

b) Calculate the two regression equations X on Y and Y on X from the following
data. Also estimate the BP level of a patient whose age is 55 years.
AGE: 65 40 56 45 72 36 68 57 51 60
B.P: 150 126 144 135 160 117 128 140 149 154

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. What are the requirements for applying Z- test?

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 THE TAMIL NADU DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

[MSCN 0522] MAY 2022 Sub. Code: 2323

(OCTOBER 2021 SESSION)

M.Sc. NURSING DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)

FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Write the classification of Research Design. Explain in detail the True
Experimental Designs.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Scope of Nursing Research.
2. Write the purposes and sources of Review of Literature.
3. Types of Variables.
4. Pilot Study.
5. Write the methods of data presentation.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Define standard deviation. How it is useful in research data?
b) Two different types of drugs were given to two groups 10 patients to reduce their
weight. After administering the drugs for certain period the reduction in their
weight in kilo grams were measured which are given below. Calculate
coefficient of variation and find out which drug is more consistent A or B.
DRUG A : 10 12 13 11 14 9 11 8 12 10
DRUG B : 12 16 14 15 10 12 13 9 8 11

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. What are the requirements for applying paired ‘t’- test and independent ‘t’ – test?
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 THE TAMIL NADU DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

[MSCN 1022] OCTOBER 2022 Sub. Code: 2323

(MAY 2022 EXAM SESSION)

M.Sc. NURSING DEGREE EXAMINATION

(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2011-2012 Sessions onwards)

FIRST YEAR
PAPER III – NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

Q.P. Code: 302323

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 75 Marks

Answer Sections A and B in SEPARATE Answer book.

SECTION – A
(NURSING RESEARCH)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Explain in detail the Non-Probability Sampling Techniques.

II. Write notes on: (5 x 6 = 30)

1. Definition and Types of Hypothesis.
2. Write in detail on critiquing the research report.
3. Grounded theory.
4. Write the steps of Scientific method.
5. Methods of analysis of Quantitative data.

SECTION – B
(STATISTICS)
I. Elaborate on: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. a) Explain purposive sampling.
b) The following data are the details of a weight reduction exercise both before
and after the Programme among ten members. Find out whether the weight
reduction exercise id effective or not.
Weight in kgs before : 68 82 90 77 83 86 94 75 105 110
Weight in kgs after : 63 80 90 76 80 82 90 72 102 105

II. Write notes on: (1 x 5 = 5)

1. Uses of graphic presentation of data.
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