Research Methodology & Epidemiological Analysis M.Sc Non Medical Question Bank : web.tnmgrmu.ac.in

Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : M.Sc Non-Medical Degree Examination
Subject Code/Name : 3058/Research Methodology And Epidemiological Analysis
Year : I
Paper : VIII
Document Type : Question Bank
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September 2008 :
[KT 241]
Sub. Code: 3058
M.Sc. (MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY) DEGREE EXAMINATION.
(For candidates admitted from 2007-2008 session onwards)
Paper VIII : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Q.P. Code : 283058
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer All questions :.
I. Essays : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. What is Research Design? What are the different types of epidemiological research design? Briefly describe the analytical study designs and compare and contrast the two major study designs. (2 + 6 + 6 + 6)
2. What is a Health Information System? Briefly comment on the different sources of Health Information. Write briefly on the Sample Registration System. (2 + 8 + 10)
II. Write notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Strategies to control Bias in research.
2. Testing of Hypothesis.
3. Hand search
4. Participatory rapid Appraisal.
5. Graphical representation.
6. Likert V/s Gutman Scales.
7. Pilot study.
8. MeSH terms.
9. Components of a report with brief explanation of components of a table.
10. NRR.

March 2009 :
I. Essays: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Write in detail about the sources of demographic data.
2. Explain in detail the various research designs.
II. Write Short Notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Explain Blinding.
2. How to write a good research report?
3. Major steps in research process.
4. The requisite for selection of a research question.
5. Explain reliability and validity.
6. Explain the Bias in Research.
7. Explain how to form a frequency distribution table.
8. Various methods of sampling technique.
9. What are the components of health information system.
10. Write short notes on Type I and Type II error.

September 2009 :
I. Essays: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. What is interventional epidemiology? What are the three types of interventional epidemiology? Write in detail about the double blind randomized controlled trial. (2+6+12)
2. What is a Sample? What are the different types of sampling design? Explain in detail stratified cluster sampling technique. (2+6+12)
II. Write Short Notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Normal curve.
2. Constructing a self administered questionnaires.
3. Measures of mortality.
4. TAM study.
5. Types of qualitative studies – case analysis.
6. Evidence based methods.
7. Colon classification.
8. Advantages and disadvantages of case control study.
9. Socio-gram. Explain with example.
10. Systematic review and meta-analysis.

March 2010 :
I. Essays: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. List the social science research techniques. Describe the steps in conducting focus group discussions.
2. Write the steps in conducting a behavioural health modification intervention. What are the measures to be taken to improve the validity?
II. Write Short Notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Behavioural surveillance in HIV.
2. Strengths and weakness of ‘Participant observation’.
3. Sample registration system.
4. Define ‘Confounder’. What are the methods to control confounding in case control studies.
5. Describe in brief, the lay out of a research report.
6. Cross sectional study.
7. Write the relative advantages of structured and semi-structured questionnaire.
8. Describe briefly the “Likert Scale’.
9. Describe with example the importance of calculating confidence interval.
10. Advantages and limitations of qualitative study.