Oluwasegun Akinyemi

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What should be done when data is not normally distributed despite kurtosis and skewness within -2 and +2?

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What is the mandatory ratio between the targeted group and the reference group (dichotomous) dependent variable in a binary logistic regression?

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How does Online PHD programs compare to traditional PHDs in securing faculty positions in universities?

Are researchers with online PHDs less likely to secure faculty positions in universities, especially in the developed world?

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Can we correctly describe body mass index as a socio-demographic variable? if not, how best do we describe it?

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How do we ensure quality control in online surveys?

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