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Research Methods & Biostatistics Exam

This document is an examination paper for the Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management, specifically for the course on Research Methods and Biostatistics. It includes various sections with questions on definitions, research proposals, statistical concepts, data collection methods, and calculations related to statistical analysis. The exam consists of multiple questions, each carrying equal marks, and requires students to demonstrate their understanding of research methodologies and biostatistics.

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Research Methods & Biostatistics Exam

This document is an examination paper for the Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management, specifically for the course on Research Methods and Biostatistics. It includes various sections with questions on definitions, research proposals, statistical concepts, data collection methods, and calculations related to statistical analysis. The exam consists of multiple questions, each carrying equal marks, and requires students to demonstrate their understanding of research methodologies and biostatistics.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (DIE 1'E ICS AND
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT) ([Link]. DFSM)
LC)
Term-End Examination
(NJ June, 2015
O MFN-009 : RESEARCH METHODS AND
BIOSTATISTICS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
(ii) Answer five questions in all.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) Define the following : 10


Epidemiology
Variable
Quantitative Data
Probability Sampling
Population
(b) Give one example for each of the following : 5
(i) Demographic Variable
(ii) Rating Scale
(iii) Individual Test
(iv) Graph for Nominal Data
(v) Graph for relation between two
variables
(c) If x1, x2, x10 are 10 natural numbers. 5
Calculate the mean, median and standard
deviation for the above values.
MFN-009 1 P.T.O.
2. "Child sex ratio shows that girls are disappearing
in India". You have to study the reasons for this
in your state. Develop a research proposal with
the following points :
(a) Title of the Research Study 2
(b) Research Objectives 3
(c) Sample and Sampling Techniques 5
(d) Research Design 3
(e) Research Instruments 5
(f) Method of Data Collection 2

3. Explain the following in brief :


(a) Statistical Hypothesis 5
(b) Cohort Study 5
(c) Nominal Scale 5
(d) Rating Scale 5

4. (a) Differentiate between the following


research designs :
(i) Pre - experimental and Time 5
experimental
(ii) One group Pre-test Post-test Design 5
and static group comparison
(b) Differentiate between the following
research tools :
(i) Participant observation and 5
non-participant observation
(ii) Standardized test and 5
non-standardised test

MFN-009 2
5. Following values were obtained when 5 females 20
and 7 males were tested for Haemoglobin in
blood.
Female : 10, 11, 9, 12, 13
Male : 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 13, 8
Is the difference between the mean scores of the
males and the females significant at 5% level of
significance ?

6. (a) Describe the use of Journals in collecting 6


data for research.
(b) Describe how will you ensure the quality 6
of data.
(c) Describe the issues in the design and 8
conduct of clinical trials.

7. (a) Given below is the distribution of weight of 10


ten adolescents girls :
Weight : 36, 40, 42, 38, 47, 50, 33, 52, 41, 46
Calculate the variance and standard
deviation from the above data.
(b) The theory and practical marks for 10
10 students are given here with :
Theory (X) : 45 54 52 58 62 46 55 49 50 54
Practical (Y) : 42 50 55 46 59 41 46 48 45 48
Find the correlation coefficient between
X and Y.

8. Write short notes on any four of the following :


(a) Characteristics of case study method 5+5+5+5
(b) Stratified Sampling
(c) Content Validity
(d) Advantages of Questionnaire
(e) Numerical Scale

MFN-009 3

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