IGNOU MFN-009 Assignment 2026-27
Research Methods and Biostatistics
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 03 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MFN-009 assignment front page →| Course code | MFN-009 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Research Methods and Biostatistics |
| Programme | Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management M.Sc. (DFSM)MScDFSM |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MFN-009/AST-4/TMA-4 /26-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Thu, 03 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MFN-009 assignment
The MFN-009 assignment covers Units 1–14, including research design, sampling, questionnaires, epidemiological studies and statistical analysis.
It has two sections: eight descriptive questions worth 80 marks and two objective-type questions worth 20 marks. Descriptive answers should be about 250–300 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 6+4 | Discuss research, significance and power in sample sizing, and the characteristics of a good hypothesis. |
| Section A, Q2 | (2+2+2)+4 | Explain selected research studies and compare probability with non-probability sampling methods. |
| Section A, Q3 | (2+2+2)+4 | Compare research tools, sampling methods and study designs, then discuss interview types and techniques. |
| Section A, Q4 | (2+3+3)+2 | Calculate descriptive statistics for haemoglobin data and distinguish one-tailed from two-tailed significance tests. |
| Section A, Q5 | (2.5+2.5)+5 | Explain confidence intervals and degrees of freedom, and apply a chi-square test to attitude data. |
| Section A, Q6 | (3+3)+4 | Discuss questionnaire quality, advantages and limitations, and types of rating scales used in epidemiology. |
| Section A, Q7 | (2+2+2+2)+2 | Compare research designs and explain the roles of control, manipulation and observation in experiments. |
| Section A, Q8 | 3+5+2 | Compare two groups' nutrition scores statistically and distinguish validity from reliability. |
| Section B, Q1 | 10 | Define ten terms relating to research methods, sampling and statistics. |
| Section B, Q2 | 10 | Distinguish five pairs of statistical methods, graphical displays and research designs. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all questions, keeping each Section A answer to about 250–300 words.
- Write answers by hand in your own words; do not type them or copy from course materials or other students.
- Use full-scale paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers, and secure the pages.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date, along with the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name.
- Write each assignment separately and put the question number with each answer.
- For numerical work, use a proper format and include working notes where necessary.
- Send the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre, not to headquarters.
- Obtain an acknowledgement from the coordinator on the prescribed assignment remittance-cum-acknowledgement card.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June term-end exam); December term-end exam date not provided. Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MFN-009?
The printed code is MFN-009/AST-4/TMA-4 /26-27.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What is the last date for the June term-end exam?
The listing gives 15 March 2027. No December term-end exam date is provided, and dates can differ by session.
Which sessions does the assignment cover?
The listing gives July 2026 and January 2027; the PDF identifies the July 2026 session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and obtain an acknowledgement.
How long should the descriptive answers be?
The PDF asks for about 250–300 words per descriptive answer.
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- MFN-003: Food Microbiology and Safety
- MFN-004: Advance Nutrition
- MFN-005: Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- MFN-006: Public Nutrition
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- MFN-008: Principles of Food Science
- MFN-10: Understanding Computer Applications
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