METHOD
Why this approach?
The research question, design, variables and assumptions guide the analysis. We explain the choice and document important decisions.
RESEARCH & DATA
Research support that starts with the question.
Planning, data preparation, statistical analysis and interpretation for postgraduate researchers and organisations. Work with us at the stage where you need assistance.
Request a research quoteFIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Where are you in your research?
You do not need to know which statistical test you need. Start with the stage you are at.
Make the analysis part of the design.
Discuss the research question, measurements, sampling considerations and analysis plan before collecting data.
Explore research planningCheck the dataset before choosing a test.
Review codes, missing values, duplicates and unusual observations. Keep the original data and document the preparation decisions.
Prepare my datasetMatch the method to the research question.
Review the design and variables, agree the analysis and check relevant assumptions. We explain what the output supports.
Explore statistical analysisExplain the findings in context.
Work through the output, uncertainty and limitations. Prepare to discuss what was done and what the evidence means.
Understand my resultsWHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
Research services
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Research design & analysis planning
Align your questions, variables and design before collecting data.
Data cleaning & preparation
Preserve originals, investigate issues and document transformations.
Statistical analysis
Choose methods, check assumptions and interpret the evidence.
Interpretation & statistical reporting
Explain the output and the limits of what you can conclude.
Research visualisation
Present research findings in accurate tables and figures.
Online survey hosting
Test your questionnaire, collection logic and response exports.
SPSS analysis
Review coding, syntax, procedures and statistical output.
R analysis
Build a documented, repeatable analysis workflow.
Postgraduate research support
Support for Honours, Master’s, PhD and organisational research.
HOW WE APPROACH ANALYSIS
The reasoning matters as much as the result.
FINDING
What does the evidence say?
We consider estimates, uncertainty, effect size and relevance. Statistical significance is one part of that interpretation.
LIMITS
Where does the evidence end?
Sampling, measurement and design affect what you can conclude. Those limits belong alongside the findings.
STATISTICAL CAPABILITY
An overview of the methods we can scope.
You do not need to select a test. The question, design, variables and assumptions determine the approach.
Descriptive & exploratory
Frequencies, distributions, cross-tabulation and descriptive summaries.
Measurement & reliability
Item-level review, scale reliability where appropriate and measurement considerations.
Group comparison
t-tests, ANOVA and appropriate non-parametric alternatives.
Association
Correlation, chi-square and relevant association measures.
Modelling
Regression where appropriate to the design, variables and available data.
Specialised requirements are assessed during scoping. If a method falls outside our expertise, we will say so before accepting the engagement.
SOFTWARE & HANDOVER
Use the tools that fit the work.
SPSS, R and Excel support different ways of preparing and analysing data. We agree the software, file formats and rerunning requirements around your project.
WHAT THE WORK LOOKS LIKE
Decisions you can follow.
A preparation decision should leave a record. This extract shows the kind of reasoning a change log can capture.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
This is an example of the format, not a client project. Your quote specifies the documents and outputs included in your handover.
DATA PREPARATION / DECISION LOGExample 01
- Observation
- A response value falls outside the questionnaire’s allowed range.
- Check
- Compare the value with the source export and coding instructions.
- Decision
- Correct only if the source supports a correction. Otherwise record the unresolved issue.
- Record
- Keep the original value, the reason for the decision and the working-file version.
YOUR RESEARCH, YOUR AUTHORSHIP
Understand the work you submit.
We support analysis and interpretation within your institution’s rules. You develop the research argument, write the submission and acknowledge assistance where required.
Read our approach to academic integrityQUESTIONS
Questions about this service
Do I need to choose a statistical test?
No. Your question, design and variables are the starting point. We help identify an appropriate approach.
Can I enquire before collecting data?
Yes. We can review how the research questions, measurements and proposed analysis fit together before collection.
Will you write my dissertation?
No. We provide agreed statistical support and explanations. You remain the author and follow your institution’s requirements for assistance and acknowledgement.
How long will the work take?
The timeline depends on the scope, data quality and required outputs. We confirm it in the quote after reviewing the brief and available inputs.
Can you review an existing analysis?
Yes. Describe the concern and any feedback. We assess what can be checked from the available data, syntax and documentation.
NEXT STEP
Tell us where your research needs support.
Start with a short summary. We review the requirements, then agree the scope, deliverables, timeline and price.