coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kurt Barbé
consultant types
- principal
full time consultant,
offering broadscale advice and analysis - supporting
researchers offering complementary expertise - dedicated
researchers addressing project specific problems
research questions
- quantitative
to test or confirm theories and assumptions, to generalize
to process quantifiable data systematically - qualitative
to understand concepts, thoughts or experiences, to reach in-depth understanding (includes mixed methods)
How We Serve
Consultancy (FREE advice)
asking the right questions the right way
[ Quantitative Research ]
Statistical and methodological advice on data analysis and data collection (eg., sample size), on communicating statistics and results, on writing protocols and research proposals.
[ Qualitative Research ]
Methodological advice on qualitative data collection and analysis, on generating in-depth understanding, on communicating both the methodology and results, on writing protocols and research proposals.
Data Analysis
getting the relevant information out of it
A full collaboration implies taking our responsability for implementing (parts) of the analysis, communicating the results and responding to remarks made by reviewers.
Tutoring
learning to do things yourself
Workshops and seminars are provided to enhance the existing proficiency in statistical and methodological reasoning where needed.
Automation
getting the computer to do it for you
Parts of the data collection, data analysis and reporting can be automated to avoid repetitive work, errors and time loss, and to promote uniformity.
Whom We Serve
Master Student, authorized by promoter
to get a push in the right direction
Humanities & Social Sciences for writing scholarship applications and articles.
Life Sciences & Medicine for help with writing a master thesis.
LK faculty can choose between the above dependent on the type of research.
Researcher
to get your study and analysis up and running
A look over your shoulders to ensure appropriate methodology and statistics and help its communication, possibly taking over parts of the data analysis.
Research Groups
to get fully dedicated support for your project
Full involvement in a project, for study design and/or data analysis, in optimizing the data collection and processing for recurrent studies and in bringing in the latest statistical techniques.
Committees
to help safeguard research quality and ethics
Reviewing and refereeing research protocols and proposals to promote efficient / effective studies, reducing costs for patient, lab animal, researcher.