Category Archives: Surviving the DBA

Full Court Press

Posted on March 7, 2011 by alexk

An unexpectedly busy weekend and a very full week.  It is Sunday night and I have been working on data analysis all day!!  Granted, I did take a few breaks to make dinner, get groceries and spend an hour at … Continue reading →

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Steady Progress

Posted on February 26, 2011 by alexk

It has been a very, very full week all focused on my Pilot Study.  I completely underestimated many things and have been in over-drive as I reacted to unexpected events.  The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of gender … Continue reading →

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So That’s Why Academics Have Research Assistants…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by alexk

I have had a very productive day at the library.  I am amazed by how many “moving parts” are associated with completing this pilot study.  I have spent the past 5 hours working on consent forms, university approval documents, and … Continue reading →

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Let the Culling Begin

Posted on January 23, 2011 by alexk

Well I am about to depart from the library and am generally pleased with my progress today. I started the day off with a tasty and relaxing brunch and conversation with a friend.  I have spent the past 6 hours … Continue reading →

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DBA Year 1 Challenges and Successes

Posted on December 27, 2010 by alexk

It has been a wonderful Christmas.  Lots of fun and frolic with my family.   Plan to have a few “do nothing days” until I return to work on Wednesday -yippee!!  Finally completed my “Challenges and Successes Year 1 Recap”, I … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Quant, Hello Christmas…

Posted on December 19, 2010 by alexk

It has been a terrific week.  After an additional 7 hours of review and edits, I submitted my quantitative assignment, it was an amazing feeling!  Not only was I really happy to finally complete the paper but, as I was … Continue reading →

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Getting Close –Woohoo!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by alexk

I think I am over the hump.  Just spent a full day at the library and have a very solid draft of my quantitative assignment.  Reran a good deal of the analysis, reread many of the handouts from the November workshop and … Continue reading →

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Always Estimate and Then Double Your Estimate!!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by alexk

I have had three full days focused on my quantitative assignment, and finally have a complete rough draft.  I am amazed by how much time it has taken!  I thought taking two vacation days from work would have put me ahead … Continue reading →

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SPSS for Dummies…My New BFF!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by alexk

I just finished 5.5 hours focused on my Quantitative Techniques Assignment and am thrilled with the outcome because I was able to complete all of the analysis.  With the exception of two areas I feel fairly confident that the analysis is … Continue reading →

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Everything Looks Like A Nail!

Posted on November 21, 2010 by alexk

Well I survived my week of quantitative methods and it was definitely tough.  That said, I learned a great deal more about statistics and am excited to learn more, particularly about Structural Equation Modelling which is a strong possibility for … Continue reading →

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