Category Archives: Tips and Tools

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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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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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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Data Analysis Planning

Posted on February 26, 2012 by alexk

This is a very quick post.  I have had a full work week and addressed several “odds and sods” on the research front.  For example, I completed some final thank-you notes, sought advice on bibliographic searching, and followed up on my … Continue reading →

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Data Collection Fatigue…

Posted on February 19, 2012 by alexk

I am leaving the library very shortly because I am connecting with a girlfriend for coffee.  I feel a tad guilty because I had a late start to my stint at the library and am now departing early!!  That said, … Continue reading →

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93% Response Rate!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a very short post.  I have 484 completed leadership surveys which represents a 93% response rate!  I am thrilled with this outcome.  I think that the key success factor in this outcome was the team … Continue reading →

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88% Response Rate!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by alexk

It is late and I am zonked.  I have had a very topsy turvy week between research, work, and my personal life.  I am thrilled  to say that I have received 461 completed leader surveys.  I have dedicated a good … Continue reading →

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