March 9, 2023
Doctor of Business Administration
Liberty University
School of Business
BUSI 885
DBA Research Concept Guide
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Liberty University School of Business DBA Research Concept Guide
March 9, 2023 Page 2 of 22
Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3
General Guidance ............................................................................................................................ 4
Research Study Type ................................................................................................................... 4
Research Paradigms .................................................................................................................... 4
Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 5
Concept Alignment in a Research Project ................................................................................... 8
Where to Study & Sample Size ................................................................................................... 8
Assignment Instructions................................................................................................................ 10
Task 1: Problem Statement Outline .......................................................................................... 10
Task 2: Research Questions ...................................................................................................... 12
Task 3: Methodology ................................................................................................................ 14
Task 4: Research Framework Outline ....................................................................................... 16
Task 5: Draft Research Concept ................................................................................................ 18
Task 6: Final Research Concept ................................................................................................ 21
