Statistical Consulting and Training

Collaborative Statistical Support

Statistical consulting provides expert guidance throughout your research or analytical projects. We work alongside your team to address methodological questions, review analytical plans, interpret complex results, and ensure appropriate application of statistical methods. This collaborative approach helps you make sound analytical decisions while building understanding of the underlying concepts.

Our consulting services cover all phases of quantitative work from initial planning through final reporting. Early consultation helps identify potential methodological challenges before data collection begins. During analysis, we provide guidance on method selection, software implementation, and result interpretation. For completed analyses, we offer review services to verify correctness and suggest potential improvements.

Training programs are customized to your organization's specific needs and current skill levels. We develop curricula covering topics from foundational statistics through advanced techniques, always emphasizing practical application over abstract theory. Sessions include hands-on exercises using your own data when possible, making the learning immediately relevant and applicable to your work.

Beyond individual projects, we help organizations establish systematic approaches to statistical work. This includes developing standard operating procedures for common analyses, creating templates for recurring reports, and implementing quality control processes. These frameworks support consistency and efficiency while maintaining methodological rigor.

Consulting and Training Outcomes

Enhanced Team Capabilities

Organizations that have participated in our training programs report increased confidence and competence in conducting statistical analyses independently. Teams handle routine analytical tasks without external support while knowing when to seek consultation for complex problems. Staff development in quantitative methods has supported career advancement for many participants.

Improved Research Quality

Consulting clients have seen improvements in the methodological quality of their research. Studies receive fewer critical comments from reviewers about statistical approaches. Organizations report higher publication acceptance rates and successful grant applications following consultation on methodology sections.

Efficiency Gains

Teams that have established standard procedures and templates for common analyses complete routine work more quickly. Time previously spent troubleshooting basic issues is redirected toward substantive questions. Organizations report reduced turnaround times for standard reports and analytical requests.

Better Decision Support

Organizations using statistical consultation for decision support report greater confidence in data-driven conclusions. Analytical results are presented in formats that facilitate understanding by non-technical stakeholders. Leaders make more informed decisions based on appropriate interpretation of quantitative evidence.

Consulting and Training Resources

Statistical Software Support

We provide guidance on selecting and implementing statistical software appropriate to your needs. Support covers widely-used programs including R, Python, SPSS, and Stata. Training includes software-specific instruction, code development assistance, and troubleshooting. We help organizations transition to new software platforms while maintaining analytical continuity.

Customized Learning Materials

Training programs include materials tailored to your organization and field. We develop examples using data structures similar to those you encounter, making concepts immediately applicable. Resources include reference guides, code templates, and decision flowcharts for method selection. Materials remain available for consultation after training sessions conclude.

Ongoing Mentorship

We offer continued support following initial training or consultation. Mentorship arrangements provide regular opportunities to discuss analytical challenges, review work in progress, and address questions as they arise. This ongoing relationship supports skill development and confidence building over time rather than through one-time instruction.

Quality Assurance Frameworks

We help organizations develop systematic approaches to ensuring analytical quality. This includes establishing peer review processes for important analyses, creating checklists for assumption verification, and documenting standard procedures. Quality frameworks reduce errors while maintaining efficiency for routine work.

Professional Standards and Practices

Ethical Guidelines

All consulting and training adheres to professional ethical standards for statistical practice. We emphasize transparency in methods, appropriate interpretation of results, and honest acknowledgment of limitations. Training includes discussion of ethical issues in data analysis including selective reporting, p-hacking, and other questionable practices.

Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding your data, research questions, and organizational information. Consulting relationships include clear agreements about data handling, intellectual property, and information sharing. Training using your data incorporates appropriate protections for sensitive or proprietary information.

Evidence-Based Instruction

Training content reflects current methodological research and established practices. We emphasize approaches supported by empirical evidence and accepted by the statistical community. When multiple valid approaches exist, we present alternatives and discuss their relative advantages rather than promoting single solutions.

Realistic Expectations

We provide honest assessments of what statistical methods can and cannot accomplish. Consulting includes frank discussion of data limitations, methodological constraints, and appropriate strength of conclusions. Training prepares participants to recognize the boundaries of statistical inference and communicate uncertainty appropriately.

Organizations Benefiting from Consultation

Healthcare Organizations

Medical centers and public health agencies use consulting services for research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation. Training helps clinical staff understand research methods and interpret medical literature. Support includes assistance with regulatory submissions and compliance with reporting standards.

Academic Departments

University departments conducting quantitative research benefit from consultation on faculty projects and training for graduate students. We help with grant proposal methodology sections, dissertation analyses, and manuscript preparation. Training programs can be integrated into graduate curricula or offered as workshops.

Research Organizations

Non-profit research institutes and think tanks use consulting for study design, analysis support, and capacity building. Training develops internal analytical capabilities while consultation provides specialized expertise for complex projects. We help establish sustainable analytical infrastructure for ongoing research programs.

Analytics Teams

Organizations with existing analytics capabilities sometimes need specialized consultation for particularly challenging problems. We work with data science teams on advanced statistical issues, provide methodological review, and offer training in specialized techniques. Support helps teams expand their analytical toolkit and handle diverse problems.

Training Program Topics

We develop customized training programs covering a range of statistical topics based on your team's needs and current knowledge. Programs can focus on foundational concepts or advanced specialized techniques.

Foundational Statistics

Core concepts including probability, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and effect sizes. Training emphasizes correct interpretation and common misunderstandings. Participants learn when different methods are appropriate and how to avoid common errors.

Regression Methods

Linear and generalized linear models for various outcome types. Topics include model building, assumption checking, interaction terms, and prediction. Training covers both theory and practical implementation in statistical software.

Study Design

Principles of experimental and observational research design. Content addresses randomization, control groups, confounding, and validity. Participants learn to critique design choices and understand their implications for causal inference.

Data Management

Best practices for organizing, documenting, and quality checking data. Training covers database design, variable coding, data cleaning procedures, and reproducible workflows. Emphasis on preventing errors and ensuring data integrity.

Advanced Modeling

Specialized techniques including multilevel models, survival analysis, and structural equation modeling. Training assumes statistical background and focuses on appropriate application and interpretation. Hands-on exercises use relevant datasets.

Result Communication

Effective presentation of statistical findings to diverse audiences. Topics include visualization principles, table design, and translating technical results for non-specialists. Training addresses common communication challenges and effective strategies.

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Contact us to discuss consultation needs or explore training options for your team. Investment: €2,900

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