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

Answer

A theoretical framework draws on established theories, whereas a conceptual framework is a researcher-built map of key concepts and their relationships.

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

Answer

IRB approval ensures that research involving human subjects is conducted ethically and that participants' rights and welfare are protected.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory

Answer

Grounded theory uses systematic coding of qualitative data to inductively develop theory directly from empirical data.

Question 4

What is 'member checking' in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Returning findings to participants to verify accuracy and interpretation

Answer

Member checking (respondent validation) involves sharing findings with study participants to confirm that the researcher's interpretations accurately reflect their experiences.

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

Answer

A p-value < 0.05 indicates that there is less than a 5% probability of observing the result by chance, suggesting statistical significance.

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DBA Research Methodology and Doctoral Research 2