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Statistical advice for research students

HDR students must plan training in statistical methods in the early stage of their candidature if they intend to undertake a quantitative project. They can access the following support:

MRGS - exPERT Statistics

The exPERT statistics seminar program consists of a minimum of 13 two hour seminars that explain various statistical methods, concepts and software packages.

The seminars are presented by members of Monash's Statistical Consulting Service, and postgraduate research students are also entitled to 10 hours of consulting time at no charge.

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Faculty Support

Unit offerings

Students should enrol in EDF6006 – Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods if they intend to undertake a quantitative project.

Survey software

Assistance with using SurveyMonkey software is available through the TLC and the Web team

Individual support

Individuals may seek a referral to the Faculty HDR Statistical Advisor from their supervisor.

The HDR Statistical Adviser can assist HDR students in the Faculty in the design and conduct of the quantitative elements of their research projects upon referral by their supervisor.

Students undertaking projects that involve statistical analysis need to plan training that will enable them to use the techniques they require in consultation with their supervisor from the outset of their research studies. The statistical adviser is available as a source of clarification and guidance only. The adviser will not provide training, undertake statistical procedures for students, read drafts, or supply full interpretation of results.

Note: this support is NOT offered to Masters minor thesis students.

In 2009, Dr Joel Windle will act as statistical adviser

When to contact the adviser:

  • In the planning stages of the project to seek advice on research design and techniques upon referral from the main supervisor
  • Only once university training and consulting services have been made use of , to discuss specific questions relating to data analysis, interpretation and presentation upon referral from the main supervisor

Access to adviser:

  • Any Education HDR student is entitled to a maximum of 2 hours support from the statistical adviser.

 External support:

  • Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) organises program for quantitative and qualitative research methods. Please visit the ACSPRI website for more information.