Download RGUHS Pharm-D 4th Semester 2015 Dec 2870 Biostatistics And Research Methodology Question Paper

Download RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) 4th Semester 2015 Dec 2870 Biostatistics And Research Methodology Question Paper.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year Pharm-D / I Year Pharm-D (Post Baccalaureate) Degree Examination ?
NOVEMBER 2015

Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70 Marks

BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Q.P. CODE: 2870

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
LONG ESSAYS (Answer any two) 2 x 10 = 20 Marks
1.
Classify clinical study designs. Discuss different types of observational clinical studies in
detail with suitable examples.
2.
Describe the construction of different types of graphical representation of statistical data
with suitable examples.
3
Define epidemiology. Discuss with suitable examples about incidence, prevalence, relative
and attributable risk.

SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any six) 6 x 5 = 30 Marks
4.
Define linear regression and correlation? How are they useful in pharmaceutical research?
5.
Write a note on statistical software applications in clinical studies.
6.
Write a note on computer applications of inventory control in hospital pharmacy.
7.
Explain with the help of a suitable example different measures of central tendency.
8.
Discuss the relationship between sample size and powder of the test.
9.
What is ANOVA? Explain the steps involved in ANOVA. Which alternative non-parametric
test do you suggest instead of ANOVA?
10.
Short note on Student?s t-test.
11.
For the following blood pressure measurements: 100, 98, 101, 94, 104, 102, 108, 106,
calculate the (a) Mean (b) Standard deviation and (c) Coefficient of variation.

SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
12.
Difference between ordinal and ratio scale of quantitative variables.
13.
Define null and alternate hypothesis.
14.
What is level of significance?
15.
What are the benefits of computer based patient record.
16.
Define blinding in clinical studies.
17.
Comparison of two quantitative measurements taken from the same individual which
parametric and non parametric test can be used in inferential statistics?
18.
Computerized medication order entry.
19.
Standard error of mean.
20.
Difference between parametric and non-parametric tests.
21.
Confidence intervals.

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