The PhD qualifying exam varies by institution and discipline, but they all share something in common: they are among the most difficult tests you will ever take. A PhD qualifying exam is given after you completed your coursework. It is Read more…
APA uses the American style imperial standard system of measurement, although it does allow the use of the metric system of measurement if there is a need for it. If you need it, the APA style manual contains listings of Read more…
If you have a friend, family member, or loved one who is involved in a PhD program, reaching out and supporting them with small or large gifts along the way can mean a lot to them. The process of going Read more…
To format your text paragraphs in your papers, you will need to follow a few APA guidelines so that their appearance will be consistent. Consistency in size of paragraphs means that paragraphs are more than one sentence long. However, you Read more…
PhD stands for “Doctor of Philosophy.” It represents someone who has gone beyond undergraduate and master’s degrees and moved to a high point of knowledge and technical competence within a certain area. Even more importantly, it represents the creation of Read more…
One of the most critical decisions you will make as a PhD candidate is selecting your thesis committee. These people will be with you (we hope) throughout your journey, and there are some key issues to consider as you make Read more…
The American Psychological Association is referred to by their abbreviations, APA. Their mission is to promote the communication, advancement, and application of the knowledge and field of psychological science in an effort to improve people’s lives and serve as a Read more…
Binary logistic regression is a very useful statistical tool, under the right circumstances. But, it requires a bit more understanding and effort to interpret the results than other tools in the same family. In this article, I’ll show you how Read more…
Diving into your literature search is one of the most exciting parts of the dissertation process, and also one of the most vital. While it takes some thought and preparation, developing a sound literature search strategy is a must. In Read more…
In the media, in professional analyses, and in academic research, we are constantly confronted with statistics intended to sell a product, prove a hypothesis, or evaluate alternatives. In defense of the field of mathematics, some statisticians and some statistics are Read more…