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Arrange the following steps in investigating an acute outbreak from START to END: 

A. Develop hypothesis

 B. Test hypothesis 

C. Writing the report 

D. Confirmation of existence of an outbreak 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
D, A, B, C

Investigating Acute Outbreak Steps

Investigating an acute outbreak requires a structured approach. The steps must be performed in a logical order to effectively identify, understand, and control the outbreak.

Outbreak Investigation Sequence

The correct sequence for investigating an acute outbreak is as follows:

  1. D. Confirmation of existence of an outbreak: This is the primary step. Before any investigation proceeds, it's essential to verify that an outbreak, defined as more cases than expected, is actually occurring.
  2. A. Develop hypothesis: After confirming the outbreak, the next step is to form a preliminary hypothesis about the potential source, mode of transmission, and causative agent based on the initial data gathered.
  3. B. Test hypothesis: This stage involves systematically collecting and analyzing further data (e.g., interviews, lab tests, environmental studies) to confirm or refute the hypothesis developed in the previous step.
  4. C. Writing the report: The final step involves documenting the entire investigation process, including the confirmed outbreak, the hypothesis testing results, conclusions drawn, and recommendations for prevention and control measures.

This sequence ensures that resources are utilized efficiently, starting with validating the event and progressing towards understanding and resolving it.

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Important Questions from Research methodology

  1. Reliability and objectivity of the test are reported by using :

  2. Match the following

    List I

    Ideas

    List II

    Explanation

    A.

    Analytic Hermeneutics

    1.

    Meaning determines reference and our understanding of the being of entities

    B.

    Hermeneutic Realism

    2.

    Methodology of Interpretation

    C.

    Hermeneutic Idealism

    3.

    Combining analytic philosophy with hermeneutics

    D.

    Hermeneutics

    4.

    Nature in itself and Science provides an explanation


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  3. The reasoning which proceeds from a general truth to a particular truth is called:

  4. Match List I with List II

    List I

    Book/Works

    List II

    Sociologists

    A.

    Research Methods in Social Relation

    1.

    William Goode

    B.

    Methods in Social Research

    2.

    Schuessler and Mueller

    C.

    The Rules of Sociological Method

    3.

    Seltiz, Jahoda et. al.

    D.

    Statistical Reasoning in Sociology

    4.

    Emile Durkheim


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  5. Arrange the following processes in a proper sequence to conduct scientific research:

    (A) Induction

    (B) Making prediction 

    (C) Observation of facts 

    (D) Testing of prediction 

    (E) Development of explanations 

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

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