Research & Analytical Services
Specialist methodological, analytical and evidence support across the research lifecycle — from study design and evidence synthesis through analysis, interpretation and publication.
Specialist Services Across the Research Lifecycle
Wells Research Consultancy supports projects at different stages of the research process, from early methodological decisions through analysis, interpretation and publication.
Statistical Analysis & Modelling
Statistical analysis for clinical, health, public health and research datasets, with methods selected according to the study design, data structure and research question.
Support may include:
- Descriptive and inferential analysis
- Regression and multivariable modelling
- Longitudinal and repeated-measures analysis
- Clinical and health data analysis
- Survey and outcome analysis
- Missing-data and sensitivity considerations
- Statistical interpretation and reporting
Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis
Structured evidence synthesis for clinical, health and applied research questions, from review design and search strategy through study selection, appraisal, synthesis and reporting.
Support may include:
- Systematic reviews
- Meta-analysis where appropriate
- Narrative synthesis
- Literature and evidence reviews
- Eligibility criteria and review protocols
- Search strategy development
- Data extraction frameworks
- Risk-of-bias assessment
- PRISMA-aligned reporting
Research Design & Methodology
Methodological support for projects that need a stronger research question, study structure or analytical plan before data collection or analysis begins.
Support may include:
- Research question and hypothesis refinement
- Study design
- Data-analysis plans
- Outcome and variable definition
- Survey and measurement strategy
- Sample-size and analytical considerations where appropriate
- Methodological review
- Research protocols
Publication & Manuscript Support
Support in translating research and analysis into clear, methodologically accurate and publication-ready outputs.
Support may include:
- Interpretation and presentation of findings
- Methods and results development
- Statistical reporting
- Manuscript review and refinement
- Tables and figures
- Reviewer-comment responses
- Re-analysis where reviewer feedback requires it
- Alignment with journal and reporting standards
Survey, Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research
Support for projects requiring structured survey research, qualitative inquiry or integration of quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Support may include:
- Survey and questionnaire design
- Instrument review and refinement
- Survey-data analysis
- Interview and qualitative data analysis
- Thematic analysis
- NVivo-supported analysis
- Coding frameworks
- Mixed-methods integration
Programme Evaluation & Impact Analysis
Evaluation of programmes, interventions and services to understand implementation, outcomes, impact and opportunities for improvement.
Support may include:
- Evaluation framework development
- Outcome and indicator selection
- Process and impact evaluation
- Pre/post and comparative analysis
- Survey and qualitative evaluation methods
- Mixed-methods evaluation
- Interpretation for programme, policy or funding decisions
- Evidence and evaluation reporting
Specialist & Advanced Capabilities
Machine Learning & AI Research
Advanced Statistical Modelling
Health & Clinical Data Analysis
NVivo & Qualitative Analysis
R · SPSS · Python
Research Data Visualisation
When Clients Come to Us
Clients often come to Wells Research Consultancy when a research project has reached a point where specialist methodological, analytical or publication support is needed.
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The research question is clear, but the analytical approach is not.
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Data has been collected, but the right analysis or interpretation is uncertain.
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A systematic review or evidence synthesis needs methodological support.
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A manuscript needs stronger analysis, reporting or responses to reviewer comments.
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A survey, evaluation or mixed-methods project requires specialist methodological input.
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A research team needs independent senior support across multiple stages of a project.
Ways to Work With Us
Support can be provided according a defined project, a specific point of specialist input, or an ongoing research advisory relationship.
Defined Project
For a clearly scoped research, analysis, evidence review or publication requirement with agreed deliverables and timelines.
Targeted Specialist Review
For projects that need independent methodological, statistical, analytical or publication input at a specific stage.
Ongoing Research Advisory
For teams requiring continued senior research and analytical support across evolving projects, decisions and deliverables.
Discuss Your Project
Whether you need support with study design, evidence synthesis, statistical analysis, mixed-methods research or publication, Wells can provide specialist input at the stage you need it.