Design studies that withstand scrutiny
We craft methodological plans that balance rigor, feasibility, and ethical practice.
Who this service is for
- Researchers selecting study designs and sampling frames
- Clinicians running service evaluations or observational studies
- Students refining methodology chapters
- Teams planning multicenter or collaborative projects
What we assist with
- Choosing study design and justification
- Sampling strategies, power and effect considerations
- Measurement tools, instruments, and validation
- Bias mitigation and data quality protocols
- Alignment to CONSORT, STROBE, SRQR, or relevant standards
How the process works
Initial consultation
Clarify objectives, population, resources, and ethical parameters.
Scope alignment
Select candidate designs and agree on constraints.
Expert input & feedback
Develop detailed methodology and data management plans.
Final review & next-step guidance
Deliver structured methodology text and implementation checklist.
Quality, ethics & confidentiality
We emphasise ethical approvals, participant protection, and data security. We document assumptions clearly to aid reproducibility.
Frequently asked questions
We guide the approach and review calculations; inputs are agreed with you.
Yes, we suggest validated tools and discuss licensing where relevant.
We help outline SOPs for data collection and storage, tailored to your setting.
We design integrated qualitative and quantitative workflows with alignment across phases.
We can provide summaries for supervisor alignment on methodology choices.