Category Archives: Surviving the DBA

GMAT Book…Exhale

Posted on June 23, 2012 by alexk

Increasingly, I can see how easy it is to lose momentum in research.   Although I only took last Saturday off for vacation, which I thoroughly enjoyed, it feels like ages since I have focused on my research.  As a result, … Continue reading →

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Another Milestone Reached…

Posted on May 26, 2012 by alexk

It is midday and I have just enjoyed a delicious breakfast.  I feel very relaxed,not  just because of the breakfast,  but because I completed my colloquium presentation this morning.  It is not a huge milestone, but it was an unanticipated deliverable that I … Continue reading →

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Old School vs New School…

Posted on May 19, 2012 by alexk

It is a beautiful summer day and I feel fantastic!!  I have just completed a very solid deck for my colloquium next week and will depart shortly to enjoy the rest of the long weekend.  It will be really nice … Continue reading →

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Missing Data -Done!!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by alexk

I am finally finished “scrubbing my data”!!  Not sure if that it is an official term, but it is now for some analysis via SPSS.  I realized from a discussion with my partner today that I could have been more … Continue reading →

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Pre-Brunch Update

Posted on May 6, 2012 by alexk

I am typing a quick post from my parents’ place.  I have enjoyed a really relaxing and fun weekend with them.  We are waiting for my brother, and his family, to arrive and then we are going to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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Missing Data

Posted on April 21, 2012 by alexk

It has been a productive day at the library.  I have been focused exclusively on grappling with the “missing data” in my data set.  About 25% of the surveys have at least one missing response and it is not always easy … Continue reading →

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Merger Detective

Posted on April 7, 2012 by alexk

I have spent a good part of my stint at the library investigating the 2011 M&A activity for the organizations in my research study.  What has been surprising and challenging is the dearth of easily accessible information.  Or perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Productive Day of Analysis

Posted on March 31, 2012 by alexk

I have had a very productive day of analysis.  Wow, let me say it again:  I have had a very productive day of analysis!  It am really enjoying uncovering what the data has to say.  Whereas I definitely have a … Continue reading →

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EXCEL 2007 Course…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by alexk

I returned my EXCEL 2010 this morning and was able to purchase a 2007 version at another book store. This is the good news. The not so good news is that after spending an hour skimming through the book I … Continue reading →

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EXCEL for Dummies…

Posted on March 10, 2012 by alexk

You know that you are in trouble when you buy an EXCEL for Dummies book only to discover that you have an older version of EXCEL!!  I am departing shortly for the bookstore to see if they have a 2007 … Continue reading →

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