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If you follow any of my previous posts, you know about the Moorestat and Moorestat Pro apps. And I am sure when anyone mentions the word app, people associate it with something cute , neat , and fun. The average app entertains you for a few hours and then it’s on to something else. You …

There is something to be said about looking at the past. Especially when you have a statistics section to write and you have no idea how to start it. You may be struggling to find the words . I mean …who walks around speaking the language? There is an art to it and I just…

One of the reasons I chose the butterfly symbol as a logo for my company…Actually there are several reasons. As a student, I always struggled with learning something new. I would spend hours in the library until it all made sense. There is a calm that comes over you when the facts suddenly align in…

Occasionally, students ask me to review their dissertation proposals. The objective of the proposal is to present what you are analyzing, how you are analyzing it, and how you are collecting it. There are other sections to the proposal- I am just speaking on statistics. It is important to include how you collected the data.…

You finished the statistical analysis of your data- now it’s time to write something. The first thing you should do is re-state your research hypothesis. What was your null hypothesis? What answers were you seeking? Your question should include the independent and dependent factor(s) of your study. The next step is to describe your sample.…

R Studio reminds me of Trader Joe’s- everything is in packages. Some packages are tastier than others. It depends on your objective. If you are trying to get percents in your cross-tabulations- there is a “bundle” for it. You need to install the bundle or package before you can generate the desired output. How do…

Recently, a colleague of mine let me know that techy people do not read because we are into this computer age. And the comment struck me as odd because I am a techy and I write so I must reading something. All of the sudden the thought struck me- are we in an age where…

There is a way to cram for a test. Cramming is an intense method where you force yourself to memorize a bunch facts to be regurgitated on test day. I compared the process to a person who is trying to finish a meal after starving themselves for a week. It’s not the ideal situation. But…

If you are taking a statistics course for the first time, there are certain structures in place for you to succeed in it. The length of the semester will gauge the work load. If it is a 8 week course, more than likely you will cover the basics. You won’t cover, for instance, every type…

I have been a dissertation consultant for a while now. I have had easy experiences. I have seen people graduate. I have been thanked for my contributions to many projects. I have had a few disappointments. And I am grateful for every opportunity to help others achieve their goals. It has a been a blast.…