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Ph.D., PhD noun
a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
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Synonyms: Doctor of Philosophy, doctorate in Philosophy, Philosophiae Doctor
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David Wessel :
It's short-hand, it's a rule of thumb, the average person can understand it. You don't need a PhD in Economics to add together two numbers.
Gerald McSwiggan :
The English department faculty saw a need for additional scholarship in Black studies, and decided to focus doctoral admissions this year on prospective PhD students with an interest in working in and with Black Studies, as with other departments in the University, the departments faculty will decide which areas of scholarship they wish to focus on for PhD admissions in future years.
Aveek Bhattacharya :
I was basically going to default to academia, I was pretty sure I was going to do a PhD when I started my masters.
Donald Selkin :
I know they have 150 PhD economists over there who are probably smarter than I am, but they're misreading the situation, this, to me is, the worst possible thing they can do.
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From the word go have an hustler course success doesn't need a PhD
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A PhD is a university degree that a student gets after several years of advanced study in a subject. Once you have a PhD , you can be called "Dr. So-and-so."
The abbreviation PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy," and it's also called a Doctorate. Students who attend graduate school and continue their studies beyond a Master's Degree eventually receive a PhD. Most college professors have a PhD. The name of the degree comes from the Latin phrase philosophiae doctor , and the "philosophy" part of the name comes from the Greek word philosophia , "love of wisdom."
- noun a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study synonyms: Ph.D. see more see less type of: Doctor of Philosophy a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
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Definition of PhD noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
- to do/have/be a PhD
- Anne Thomas, PhD
- acquire/get/lack (an) education/training/ (British English) (some) qualifications
- receive/provide somebody with training/tuition
- develop/design/plan a curriculum/ (especially British English) course/ (North American English) program/syllabus
- give/go to/attend a class/lesson/lecture/seminar
- hold/run/conduct a class/seminar/workshop
- sign up for/take a course/classes/lessons
- go to/start preschool/kindergarten/nursery school
- be in (North American English) the first, second, etc. grade/ (British English) year 1, 2. etc. (at school)
- study/take/drop history/chemistry/German, etc.
- (British English) leave/finish/drop out of/ (North American English) quit school
- (North American English) graduate high school/college
- be the victim/target of bullying
- (British English) play truant from/ (both British English, informal) bunk off/skive off school (= not go to school when you should)
- (both especially North American English) skip/cut class/school
- (British English) cheat in/ (North American English) cheat on an exam/a test
- get/be given a detention (for doing something)
- be expelled from/be suspended from school
- do your homework/ (British English) revision/a project on something
- work on/write/do/submit an essay/a dissertation/a thesis/an assignment/ (North American English) a paper
- finish/complete your dissertation/thesis/studies/coursework
- hand in/ (North American English) turn in your homework/essay/assignment/paper
- study/prepare/ (British English) revise/ (North American English) review/ (North American English, informal) cram for a test/an exam
- take/ (both British English) do/sit a test/an exam
- (especially British English) mark/ (especially North American English) grade homework/a test
- (British English) do well in/ (North American English) do well on/ (especially North American English, informal) ace a test/an exam
- pass/fail/ (especially North American English, informal) flunk a test/an exam/a class/a course/a subject
- apply to/get into/go to/start college/ (British English) university
- leave/graduate from law school/college/ (British English) university (with a degree in computer science)
- study for/take/ (British English) do/complete a law degree/a degree in physics
- (both North American English) major/minor in biology/philosophy
- earn/receive/be awarded/get/have/hold a master’s degree/a bachelor’s degree/a PhD in economics
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From A to Z: doctoral degree glossary
August 19, 2015
As you consider a PhD or professional doctorate program, you might find you need to learn a new language just to understand the doctoral degree process and outcomes. Here are the most common terms (and their definitions) you might encounter.
ABD: âAll but dissertation.â An unofficial phrase which describes a PhD candidate who has completed all the requirements of the degree program except for the final dissertationâand without the dissertation, the PhD cannot be awarded. It is NOT a recognized credential.
Accreditation : A quality assurance process that certifies educational institutions or programs for achieving and maintaining commonly recognized high standards. There are several career areas where graduating from an accredited program can make a difference in the type of career and the rate of pay graduates can earn. Learning about industry standards in your chosen field and what accreditation(s) are available are important points of research.
Colloquia/colloquium: See Residency
Comprehensive exam (also called qualifying, general, preliminary, or major field exam): Comprehensive exams (often simplified as âcompsâ) allow students to demonstrate competency within their program, and serve to ensure they are prepared to move into the dissertation phase of the degree.
Programs may also require students to complete qualifying or preliminary exams. These may be similar to comprehensive exams and may be taken in lieu of or in addition to comprehensive exams. Comprehensive exams are generally distinguished by their breadth of focus, and are designed to ensure students can demonstrate knowledge and readiness for the dissertation.
Dissertation : The dissertation is the final step in the PhD process after successful completion of the comprehensive exams. The actual project depends on the program, but regardless of the field of study, there will be a large research component that is meant to be developed into a final degree deliverable that will increase the body of knowledge in the chosen field, either by adding new contributions or by expanding and deepening previous studies. It will take the form of a written project that evaluates and interprets the research the PhD candidate has completed, usually in a five-chapter format that can run several hundred pages. Itâs an independent project thatâs the most intensive form of research and writing a doctoral candidate will undertake.
Dissertation advisor: Students will have a dissertation advisor to turn to for help in overcoming obstacles, managing time, writing advice, and planning for the dissertation. Generally an advisor is assigned by the university early in the studentâs doctoral process, although some universities allow the student to select their own advisor. The advisor can guide a student through selecting coursework that will be the foundation needed to approach writing a dissertation. The advisor can also assist in navigating university policies and processes, and providing career advice or resources.
Dissertation milestones (phases of research): There are generally three primary stages of writing a dissertation (although at Capella University, there are 16 milestones along these three stages, to keep the process in small, manageable pieces):
- Proposal. By the time students complete coursework and colloquia, they should have selected a topic. Preparing the proposal involves developing the research plan and methodology; and obtaining approvals of the topic and research plan from the mentor, committee, and the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Data collection and research. The student takes the approved research plan and begins research.
- Writing. Once the research is complete, itâs time to write the dissertation. Generally, a dissertation will have five chapters: an outline of the full background of your study; a comprehensive literature review supporting your research; a discussion of your choice of research design, data collection, and analysis, and details of the research steps; the actual data analyses and results; and the final evaluation and interpretation of your results. (Some universities may require a sixth chapter of conclusions.)
IRB (Institutional Review Board): An IRB is a standing committee at a university that examines potential research projects to ensure that humans involved in the research are protected and the appropriate safeguards are in place. Dissertation research is always subject to IRB approval.
Mentor : Depending on the university, a mentor is either assigned to a student or chosen by the student early in the PhD process and is the first point of contact for questions and concerns about the program. Theyâre able to advise the student as to his/her academic progress and recommend resources, but they also provide emotional support and resources for managing non-academic issues that may be obstacles for the student, such as work-life balance, family issues, etc. In many cases, the mentor may help with career advice as well as academic guidance. They will guide the student through the research and dissertation process, often providing a more personal relationship.
PhD : The most common type of doctoral degree awarded in the U.S. The PhD prepares students to conduct research and contribute new knowledge in their field, with career outcomes usually focused on continued high-level research or entry to academia.
Professional Doctorate : A doctoral degree with a primary focus on applied research; considered a more career-focused degree. Professional doctorates will apply knowledge in the field rather than continuing research or teaching, or they will conduct research that will solve real-world problems in their specific field.
Qualitative research: Qualitative research focuses on examining a topic via cultural phenomena, human behavior, or belief systems. This type of research utilizes interviews, open-ended questions, or focus groups to gain insight into peopleâs thoughts and beliefs about certain behaviors and systems.
Quantitative research: Quantitative research involves data-gathering across a wide range of participants in order to uncover relationships, trends, or other characteristics across groups. This type of research involves statistical analysis of demographic, survey, experimental, or similar numerical data.
Research methodology : Working towards a PhD requires a dissertation, which requires research that studies a problem or gap in knowledge. There are several research methodologies available, but the most commonly used are the qualitative and quantitative methods (see above).
Residency: A transition step between coursework and the dissertation, residencies are meant to prepare the student for the dissertation work. Residency formats vary from school to school, but in general, thereâs an in-person component thatâs different from regular coursework. The content varies depending on your degree program, but students will likely learn how to identify a research problem and topic, conduct a literature review, develop a well-formed research question, select the correct research methodology and design, and begin developing a research strategy.
NOTE: Some universities may call this step colloquia. Additionally, itâs important to know that, depending on the context, a âresidencyâ may have an entirely different function (such as a PsyD residency, which has different goals and objectives and is likely to include hands-on training in the field).
Scientific Merit Review (SMR): For a researcher to conduct ethical research, the research must demonstrate potential benefits that can offset potential risks to participants. Part of the IRB process is to consider the scientific merit of the study and determine if it has a reasonable risk/benefit ratio. The greater the risk a study presents, the more attentive the IRB must be to study design and scientific merit.
A study lacking in clear design or scientific merit has little benefit to justify participant risk. In contrast, a carefully designed study with clear potential for benefit may justify some degree of participant risk, presuming such risk is disclosed and minimized to the extent possible.
There are three criteria a dissertation must meet to receive approval on scientific merit:
- Will the research advance the scientific knowledge base?
- Will the research contribute to research theory?
- Does the research meet certain hallmarks of good research methodology?
Terminal Degree: A PhD or professional doctorate are considered a terminal degreeâthe highest academic achievement that can be attained.
Capella University offers PhD and professional doctorate degrees in programs ranging from business to education and health to technology. Learn more about Capellaâs doctoral degree programs .
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noun as in doctor's degree
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- postgraduate degree
noun as in postgraduate degree
- advanced degree
- doctoral degree
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Annahita Nezami, a London psychologist, did her doctorate on the therapeutic value of the Overview Effect.
Darden transferred to NASA’s male-dominated engineering division and later earned an engineering doctorate.
I, and many of my colleagues, have a master’s degree, and also a doctorate.
When they’re a bit drunk one night in December, Harper, a journalist, asks Abby, who’s getting a doctorate in art history, to go home with her to meet her family over Christmas.
Judy, who has led the district since 2014, rose from a life sciences teacher to a principal to Emanuel’s superintendent, earning a doctorate in educational leadership and administration.
The “doctorate” Duke claims is from an anti-Semitic Ukranian “diploma mill” as described by the State Department.
Dr. Grenci obtained her doctorate in clinical sexology in 2007.
Now Hunter wanted to confer an honorary doctorate on me, and I needed to find the words to properly convey how honored I felt.
One old soldier is on the path to a doctorate in mathematics and another is a trained underwater welder.
Four bronze stars later, he earned a chemistry doctorate and joined the FBI.
Copernicus made his medical studies in Ferrara and Padua, and obtained his doctorate with honors from Ferrara.
He studied at the École Polytechnique and at the École des Mines, and later received his doctorate in mathematics in 1879.
She had already earned her doctorate, while I was still struggling with the tag ends of my thesis.
A brilliant mathematician, he had taken his doctorate without difficulty, and his thesis had even attracted some attention.
He might obtain the doctorate in both branches of law in ten years (Rashdall i. 221-222).
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Synonyms for PhD include college degree, doctorate, master's, certification, qualification, university degree, postgraduate degree, advanced degree, doctoral degree and master's degree. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!
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The meaning of PHD is the academic degree, title, or rank of doctor of philosophy; also : a person who has earned the academic degree of doctor of philosophy. How to use PhD in a sentence.
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PhD: 1 n a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study Synonyms: Ph.D. Type of: Doctor of Philosophy a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
31 PhD synonyms. What are another words for PhD? Doctorate, doctor, advanced degree, doctoral degree. Full list of synonyms for PhD is here.
Definition of PhD noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for 'PhD'. Best synonyms for 'phd' are 'Ph.D.', 'academic degree' and 'postgraduate degree'.
PhD definition: the highest degree, a doctorate, awarded by a graduate school in a field of academic study, usually to a person who has completed at least three years of graduate study and a dissertation approved by a committee of professors.. See examples of PHD used in a sentence.
Terminal Degree: A PhD or professional doctorate are considered a terminal degree—the highest academic achievement that can be attained. Capella University offers PhD and professional doctorate degrees in programs ranging from business to education and health to technology. Learn more about Capella's doctoral degree programs.
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Synonyms for POSTGRADUATE: graduate, academic, collegiate, educational, scholastic, scholarly, pedagogic, pedagogical; Antonyms of POSTGRADUATE: extracurricular ...
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