DBA Research Methodology and Doctoral Research 2

Question 1

In DBA research, what is the difference between a conceptual framework and a theoretical framework?

Accepted Answer

A conceptual framework is researcher-constructed while a theoretical framework is grounded in existing theory

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They are identical terms

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A theoretical framework is always quantitative

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A conceptual framework only applies to case studies

Question 2

What is the main concern addressed by Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval in US doctoral research?

Accepted Answer

Protection of human research participants

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Statistical accuracy

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Funding allocation

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Dissertation formatting standards

Question 3

Which data analysis approach involves coding qualitative data to identify patterns and build theory from the ground up?

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory

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Regression analysis

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Structural equation modeling

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Factor analysis

Question 4

What is 'member checking' in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Returning findings to participants to verify accuracy and interpretation

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Auditing membership fees

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Checking participant demographics

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Reviewing committee member feedback

Question 5

In a DBA quantitative study, what does a p-value less than 0.05 typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The result is statistically significant at the 5% level

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The study has no practical significance

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The sample size is too small

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The hypothesis should be accepted without question

Question 6

Which research design is most appropriate when a DBA student wants to study a phenomenon in its real-world context using multiple sources of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Case study design

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Experimental design

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Survey design

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Meta-analysis