Biostatistics

1. a) What are type-I and type-II errors in statistics?

b) Distinguish between one-tail and two-tail tests with suitable examples?
c) Describe with suitable example the applications of partial and multiple correlations.
d) What do you mean by nonparametric correlations? [1+3+1+3]

2. a) What is are the characteristics of normal distribution?

b) Write short note on Kurtosis and Skewness? [4+4]

3. a) Write a note on the models of regression.

b) Distinguish between parametric and non-parametric statistical tests.
c) How does regression analysis differ from correlation analysis? [3+3+2]

4. a) Define ‘variance’ and describe its context in ANOVA with example?

b) Describe assumptions of Kurskall-Wallis non parametric ANOVA.
c) What are inaccuracies of Spearman’s Ranked correlation? [4+2+2]