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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. Match List I with List II

    List IList II
    Type of ValidityDescription
    (A)Statistical Validity(I)Validity of a test shown by the extent of agreement between the test content and objectives
    (B)Curricular Validity(II)Discriminative value of an item
    (C)Empirical Validity(III)The worth of a test for a given purpose which has been proven through experience
    (D)Item Validity(IV)Test validity expressed numerically

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

  3. 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: 

  4. Subliminal priming as a research concept was first used in the discipline of
  5. Match List I with List II

    List I

    (Type of analysis)

    List  II

    (Description)

    A.

    Path analysis

    I.

    Looks at argumentation systematically

    B.

    Content analysis

    II.

    Simultaneous analysis of two sets of variables

    C.

    Canonical correlational analysis

    III.

    Represented by structured linear regression equations

    D.

    Discourse analysis

    IV.

    Uses the method of unitisation

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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