This paper is designed so that the student gets familiar with statistical software for solving the statistical problems based on vital statistics.
| Course | Course Outcomes | Learning and teaching strategies | Assessment Strategies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | |||
| 24DSTT502(A) | Statistics Practical-V(A) (Practical) | CO 51: Identify and collect relevant data from various sources, including databases, surveys, and web scraping techniques. CO 52: Apply statistical tools to analyze data and address questions. CO 53: Interpret the results of statistical analyses accurately and effectively and develop the ability to draw meaningful conclusions. CO 54: Demonstrate the ability to communicate statistical concepts, methodologies, and findings clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. CO 55: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. | Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Classroom Assignment, Problem Solving Sessions. 
 Learning activities for the students: Assignments, Seminar, Presentation, Subject based Activities. | Software based Exercises, Class Test, Record, Viva-voice. | 
List of Practical Exercises:
1. To calculate CDR and Age Specific death rate for a given set of data
2. To find Standardized death rate by: (i) Direct method (ii) Indirect method
3. To construct a complete life table
4. To fill in the missing entries in a life table
5. To calculate CBR, GFR, SFR, TFR for a given set of data
6. To calculate Crude rate of Natural Increase and Pearle’s Vital Index for a given set of data
7. Calculate GRR and NRR for a given set of data and compare them
Note: Practical exercises will be conducted on the computer by using MS-Excel.
| Scheme of Evaluation for Continuous Assessment Practical (30 %) Time Duration: 60 minutes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students are required to attempt 2 questions Out of 3 questions. | |||||
| Experiment 1 | Experiment 1 | Practical Record | Viva Voce | Attendance | Total | 
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 05 | 05 | 30 | 
| Scheme of Evaluation for Semester End Examination Practical (70 %) Time Duration: 3 hrs. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students are required to attempt 3 questions Out of 5 questions. | ||||
| Experiment 1 | Experiment 2 | Experiment 3 | VIVA VOICE | TOTAL | 
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 70 | 
Note: Scientific calculators are allowed in all papers of continuous assessment and semester end exam.