DBA Research Methodology and Doctoral Research 3

Question 1

What is the key distinction between a DBA and a PhD in business?

Accepted Answer

DBA focuses on applied professional practice; PhD focuses on theoretical academic research

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DBAs are always shorter programs

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PhDs require no dissertation

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DBAs do not require original research

Question 2

What does 'reflexivity' require of a DBA researcher?

Accepted Answer

Critically examining how the researcher's background, position, and assumptions influence the study

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Memorizing research questions

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Using reflective listening in interviews

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Writing a personal diary unrelated to the research

Question 3

Which statistical test is appropriate when comparing means across three or more independent groups?

Accepted Answer

One-way ANOVA

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Paired t-test

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Chi-square test

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Pearson correlation

Question 4

In a DBA proposal, what is the primary function of the 'gap in the literature'?

Accepted Answer

To justify why the proposed study is necessary and how it will contribute new knowledge

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To list all articles read

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To demonstrate the breadth of the student's reading

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To identify weaknesses in competitors' dissertations

Question 5

What is 'saturation' in qualitative data collection?

Accepted Answer

The point at which additional data no longer produces new themes or insights

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Reaching the maximum page limit

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Having too many participants

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Fully coding all interview transcripts

Question 6

Which citation management principle is essential for maintaining academic integrity in a DBA dissertation?

Accepted Answer

Accurately attributing all ideas, data, and direct quotes to their original authors

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Only citing sources published after 2010

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Limiting citations to five per chapter

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Preferring self-citations to boost credibility