KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN TANZANIA

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT ONE

COURSE PROGRAM : BMLS

COURSE TITLE : BIOSTATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
COURSE CODE : MBR 101
YEAR OF STUDY : 1.2
DATE : THURSDAY 18TH MAY 2023
DURATION : 2. HOURS
TIME : 2:00PM – 4.00 PM

REGISTRATION No: ……………………………………………….

INSTRUCTIONS:
 Write your registration number on each examination sheet you use
 Cellular phone and other unauthorized materials are not allowed in
examination room
 Observe all University Examination Regulations
 Read instructions carefully on each section before answering the questions
 Use inked pen to answer questions

SECTIONS MARKS SCORE

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions 15
Section B: Short answers questions 15
Section C: Essay questions 10
Total 40
SECTION A (15 Marks)

1.The following are true about the primary data collection which one is false

A. Experiment
B. Interview
C. Observation
D. Review of literature

2. The following are steps in research process which one is false

A. Sampling
B. Data collection
C. Hypothesis testing
D. Variance

3. The following are the types of research methodology which one is not true

A. Minimal research
B. Basic research
C. Applied research
D. Quantitative research

4. Ideal table in research should contain all of the following except

A. Table number
B. Table title
C. Footnotes
D. Coloring
5. Which of the following is true about statistics

A. Statistics is a science that deals with the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation.
B. Statistics helps refine theories through ongoing hypothesis testing
C. Estimating parameters is an important aspect of descriptive statistics.
D. Statistics used to give color to objects.

6. Which of the following is true about statistics?

A. It measures the trend behavior

B. Human Relations
C. Professional Competence
D. Achievement Motivation

7. The word statistics is derived from_ which means status

A. Latin
B. Greek
C. Arabic
D. Sanskrit

8. What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried out?

A. Research hypothesis

B. Research design

C. Research paradigm

D. Synopsis of Research

9. research intends to explore the result of possible factors for the enzyme denaturation in
laboratory. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

A. Experimental method

B. Ex-post facto method

 C. Historical method

D. Descriptive survey method

10. In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priory required?

A. Formulating a research question

B. Developing a research design

C. Deciding about the data analysis procedure

D. Formulating a research hypothesis

11. Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the testing of hypotheses?

A. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

B. It is only the null hypotheses that can be tested
C. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.

D. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.

12. Who can successfully conduct Research?

A. Someone who is a hard worker

B. Has studied research methodology

C. Possesses post-graduation degree

D. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability

13. Which of the following is not the method of Research?

A. Survey

B. Historical

C. Observation

D. Philosophical

14. The process not needed in experimental research is

 A. Observation

B. Controlling

C. Reference collection

D. Manipulation and replication

15. Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the meaning of research as a
process?

A. Problem Solving

B. Trial and Error

C. Objective Observation

D. Systematic Activity

SECTION B

1. Discuss the sampling methods in research study. (3 Marks)

2. Define biostatistics and research methodology. (3 Marks)
3. Give notes on secondary data (3 Marks)
4. Explain about mean, mode and median (3 Marks)
5. Explain norminal scale (3 Marks)

SECTION C

1. Explain report writing in research methodology ( 10 Marks)