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Dissertation Memes

Dissertation May 23, 2024 by Nicholas Tippins

Sometimes you can’t dissertate anymore and you just need to meme. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Here are some of my favorite dissertation memes that I’ve seen lately. My Favorite Dissertation Memes For when you don’t know what’s going on… …

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Surviving Post Dissertation Stress Disorder

Dissertation May 23, 2024 by Steve Tippins, Ph.D.

The process of earning a doctorate can be long and stressful – and for some people, it can even be traumatic. This may be hard for those who haven’t been through a doctoral program to understand, but anyone who has …

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PhD by Publication

Dissertation, PhD May 21, 2024 by Steve Tippins, Ph.D.

PhD by publication, also known as “PhD by portfolio” or “PhD by published works,” is a relatively new route to completing your dissertation requirements for your doctoral degree. In the traditional dissertation route, you have to write one document ranging …

What Does Ph.D. Stand For?

PhD May 17, 2024 by Steve Tippins, Ph.D.

“What does Ph.D. stand for?” This is a question that can be answered several different ways. First of all, typically Ph.D. stands for doctor or doctorate in philosophy. I know that can be a little confusing because, in theory, I would think that it should be DPH but it’s Ph D. However, Ph.D. actually comes from the original Latin where Philosophiae Doctor was shortened to Ph.D. This signifies the highest achievement in an academic field. Others also call it the terminal or last degree that you can get within a specific topic area. It has become acceptable to use either Ph.D. or PhD.

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Qualitative Research Questions

Dissertation May 17, 2024 by Steve Tippins, Ph.D.

If you’re writing a proposal for a qualitative dissertation, you will need to create qualitative research questions. Getting these right the first time means you’ll save time revising and going back and forth with your committee. So, how do you …

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Design of Experiments

Statistical Analysis February 3, 2024July 27, 2023 by Branford McAllister, Ph.D.

Among several quantitative research alternatives is the experimental method. Experimentation is a very rigorous technique to control the conditions during data collection. This is a requirement when the objective is to determine cause and effect.

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Research: Approach, Method, and Design

Statistical Analysis February 3, 2024July 25, 2023 by Branford McAllister, Ph.D.

One of the most confusing things about academic research is the inconsistency with terms. This is especially challenging with the concepts of research approach, method, and design.

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Definitions Related to Variables

Statistical Analysis February 3, 2024May 3, 2023 by Branford McAllister, Ph.D.

One of the most confusing things about statistics is the lack of a common vernacular of terms and definitions related to variables. The taxonomy of variables is complex and inconsistently applied throughout academia and the public and private sectors. Terms …

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Data Collection

Statistical Analysis February 3, 2024February 10, 2023 by Branford McAllister, Ph.D.

“To consult the statistician after an experiment is finished is often merely to ask him to conduct a post mortem examination. He can perhaps say what the experiment died of.” Sir R. A. Fisher, English statistician, First Session of the …

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Causation vs Correlation

Statistical Analysis February 3, 2024December 30, 2022 by Branford McAllister, Ph.D.

In many scientific investigations, experiments, or research projects (including dissertations and theses), we’re interested in establishing some form of causation. We might express that objective in the form of “does factor A cause effect B?” This, generally, would be the gold standard, but it is also somewhat and sometimes challenging to prove.

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