Category Archives: Data Analysis

Clean Up & Prepare

Posted on June 2, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a very short post.  Today was fairly scattered.  I was not able to get a significant block of time at the library because of tutoring and tennis commitments.  That said, I made the best of the … 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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Great Week of Data Analysis

Posted on April 14, 2012 by alexk

It has been an incredibly productive week of research.  I am very pleased with my progress and thoroughly enjoyed each day.  For the first time since I began my doctoral journey I felt that I was “in the zone”.  The … 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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Marvelous Mentor Meeting

Posted on March 24, 2012 by alexk

I thoroughly enjoyed my meeting with my mentor this week.  He completed his doctorate in 2011 and is a perfect balance of information and inspiration!  We discussed my progress to date and the road ahead –particularly the VIVA and publication.  … Continue reading →

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