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Predicting Dissertation Methodology Choice Among Doctoral Candidates At A Faith-Based University, Rebecca Lunde, Kurt Y. Michael, Scott Watson, Kelly Paynter Jul 2019

Predicting Dissertation Methodology Choice Among Doctoral Candidates At A Faith-Based University, Rebecca Lunde, Kurt Y. Michael, Scott Watson, Kelly Paynter

Virginia Journal of Science

Limited research has investigated dissertation methodology choice and the factors that contribute to this choice. Quantitative research is based in mathematics and scientific positivism, and qualitative research is based in constructivism. These underlying philosophical differences posit the question if certain factors predict dissertation methodology choice. Using the theoretical framework of intersectionality, this predictive, correlational study used archival data to determine if biological sex, ethnicity, age, or religious affiliation predicts dissertation methodology choice. A logistics regression analysis was used to review 398 doctoral dissertations and determine if any of the criterion variables predicted dissertation methodology choice. After analysis, it was determined …


Section Abstracts: Education Apr 2016

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 94th Annual Virginia Academy of Science Meeting, May 18-20, 2016, at University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.


Section Abstracts: Education May 2015

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 21-23, 2015, James Madison University, Richmond, Virginia


Section Abstracts: Education Apr 2014

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 13-15, 2014, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia


Section Abstracts: Education May 2013

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 91st Annual Virginia Journal of Science Meeting, May 2013


Section Abstracts: Education Apr 2012

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 90th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 23-25, 2012, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia.


Ertle Thompson - 1929-2012 Apr 2012

Ertle Thompson - 1929-2012

Virginia Journal of Science

Obituary for Dr. Ertle Thompson, 83.


Section Abstracts: Education Apr 2011

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 89th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 25-27, 2011, University of Richmond, Richmond VA.


Section Abstracts: Education Apr 2010

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 88th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 20--21, 2010, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.


Section Abstracts: Education Jul 2009

Section Abstracts: Education

Virginia Journal of Science

Abstracts of the Education Section for the 87th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 27-29, 2009, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.