Topic & Proposal
Hypotheses
Samples & Size
Variables
Research Design
Statistical Tests
Dissertation Writing
About Me
Contact Info

Anxious about dissertation statistics? You are not alone!

The dissertation statistics - from the initial research design to writing up statistical results - create anxiety for many graduate students. Most of us have not had math since high school, and it was not our favorite subject.

Plus, professors teach quantitative statistical formulas, and make the research designs complex. You don’t have the confidence to ask questions and when you do, the answers add to your confusion.

I can help. With expertise and care, I have provided dissertation advice to hundreds of doctoral students so that they complete their degree in less time, with much less stress and without breaking the bank. We can do it all online or by mail but you are welcome to visit my office.

Here are some of the areas where most students have asked for my assistance. I have provided each with coaching, tutoring, support, expertise and guidance.

Picking Your Dissertation Topic and Writing a Proposal
Important questions when picking your dissertation topic, selection strategies, resources, literature review errors, and tips for writing your proposal

Stating Your Research Questions and Hypotheses
Information on types of research questions, null hypotheses, tests of statistical significance, probability levels and errors, power analysis, and steps for testing your hypothesis

Working with Samples and Sample Sizes
Information about sample size, sampling strategies and random samples

Measuring Dissertation Variables and Selecting Instruments
Information about measuring variables, types of measurement scales, types of data collection instruments, validity and reliablity

Research Design and Dissertation Methodology
Information on selecting a research design and dissertation methodology

Using the Statistical Tests that can Answer Your Research Questions
Overview of statistical tests including quantitative and qualitative data, descriptive statistics, t-tests, Chi Square, ANOVA, correlation and multiple regression

Writing your dissertation
Writing your dissertation

Information about me
Get a feel for how I work with doctoral students and review my resume

Dr Susan Carroll - Contact Information
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