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Statistical consulting for researchers in New Zealand

Statistical support for PhD, HDR, Honours, and Master's students and researchers in health and applied sciences across New Zealand — rigorous, clear, and tailored to your career stage.

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400+ consultations delivered
7+ years of experience
Health & applied sciences
NZ-wide · 100% online
400+
consultations delivered
7+
years of experience
100%
online, NZ-wide
Health & applied sciences
disciplines covered
Who we support

Supporting research at all levels

Whether you are a student working on your first thesis or an established researcher preparing a publication, we provide the same rigorous, collaborative statistical consulting service — tailored to your project and your career stage.

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PhD & HDR Researchers

We support PhD and HDR students from study design through to completed analysis — covering methodology planning, sample size justification, data analysis, technical report, and a walkthrough of the findings so you can present and defend your work with confidence.

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Honours & Master's Researchers

Research-based Master's degrees require the same methodological standards as a PhD. We provide full consulting support scoped to your programme's requirements — analysis, written report, and walkthrough — so your results are sound and defensible at examination.

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Postdocs & Early-Career Researchers

Working towards a publication or national research funding application? We support postdoctoral researchers and ECRs with the statistical analysis and methodology required for peer-reviewed journals and New Zealand research funding schemes.

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Clinical & Health Researchers

Whether you are a health professional conducting practice-based research or a clinical academic, we provide rigorous statistical support for health studies, clinical audits, and data analysis across New Zealand's health and research sector.

Services

What we offer for your research

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Data Analysis

Already collected your data? We work with you through every stage of the analysis — from organising and cleaning your dataset to producing clear, well-grounded results you can confidently present, defend, or submit for publication.

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Research Design Support

Yet to collect your data? We advise on sampling strategy, sample size, data collection methods, and questionnaire design — giving your study a solid methodological foundation before data collection begins, whether you are a student or an independent researcher.

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Publication & Grant Support

Supporting postdoctoral researchers and academics with statistical analysis for manuscript submission and with the methodology sections of grant applications — ensuring your analysis meets the standards expected by journals and funding bodies.

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Why researchers choose LM Statistics

What sets us apart

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Detailed technical report

Every consultation includes a written report covering the methodology and results, with clear guidance on how to interpret them — for your thesis, a journal submission, or a grant application.

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You learn throughout

We walk you through every step of the analysis in a dedicated session. You come away with a genuine understanding of what was done and why — ready to explain and defend your approach.

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Ongoing support included

We remain available for follow-up questions via email about the delivered material — at no extra cost and with no time limit.

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Transparent, accessible pricing

Clear, upfront quotes with no hidden fees — tailored to your project's scope, whether a Master's thesis or a multi-study publication programme.

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400+ research projects supported

Broad experience across health sciences, medicine, nursing, psychology, public health, and many other disciplines at all career stages.

How it works · Data Analysis

Steps of the data analysis process

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Initial meeting

We discuss your research aims and data in detail, and agree on the right analytical approach before any work begins.

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Collaborative analysis

We work through the analyses with your involvement, producing a technical report covering the methodology, results, and how to interpret them.

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Results walkthrough

A dedicated online session to go through the findings together — you leave with a clear understanding of the results, ready to write them up, defend them, or submit for publication.

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Ongoing support

We stay available by email for any follow-up questions about the delivered material, with no time limit and no extra charge.

How it works · Research Design

Research Design Support

We help you get the methodology right before data collection begins, so your study is built on solid ground — whether you are a student designing a thesis study or a researcher developing a funded project.

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Sample design & size calculation

We determine the right sampling strategy and required sample size for your study — taking into account your research questions, design, and any ethics or institutional requirements.

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Statistical methodology planning

We help you define and document the statistical approach for your study in a clear, technically sound way — making it easier to discuss with your supervisor or ethics committee and to include in any ethics application, research proposal, or grant documentation.

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Data organisation guidance

We advise on how to structure and organise your data from the outset, making the analysis process smoother and reducing the risk of errors further down the track.

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Questionnaire design & validation

We help design well-structured questionnaires and carry out statistical validation of scales and measurement instruments — for theses, clinical studies, and published research.

Disciplines

We work across your discipline

We specialise in health and applied sciences — the fields where statistical consulting is standard collaborative research practice.

Medicine Nursing Physiotherapy Public Health Epidemiology Psychology Pharmacy Nutrition & Dietetics Dentistry Veterinary Science Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Therapy Midwifery Biomedical Science Health Services Research Social Work Education Biology And more
Methodologies

Statistical methods we work with

A selection of the analyses we regularly work on — across all research levels:

Hypothesis testing

t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and more.

Regression models

Linear, logistic, Poisson, negative binomial, Cox proportional hazards, and more.

Multivariate analysis

Factor analysis, cluster analysis, PCA, discriminant analysis, MDS, and more.

Advanced modelling

Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), survival analysis, mixed models, and more.

Instrument validation

Cronbach's alpha, confirmatory factor analysis, convergent and discriminant validity, and more.

Time series

ARIMA, decomposition, forecasting, seasonality analysis, and more.

Something specific?

Have a particular method in mind? Get in touch — we will assess it and recommend the most appropriate approach for your research.

Understand the service

What is statistical consulting?

Statistical consulting is a professional collaboration between a researcher and a qualified statistician. The statistician brings technical expertise in research design, data analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results — allowing you to produce methodologically sound work even if statistics is not your primary training.

For academic researchers, this kind of support is particularly valuable during the analysis phase of a thesis or dissertation, and is a recognised and accepted practice. A good consultant doesn't just run your numbers — they work with you so that you understand the methodology, can interpret the results, and are fully prepared to present and defend your work.

When is statistical consulting right for you?

  • →You have collected data and need statistical analysis to complete your thesis, HDR dissertation, or research article
  • →You are yet to collect data and want to plan your methodology, sample size, or questionnaire correctly from the outset
  • →Your statistical approach has been questioned by your supervisor or review panel and needs to be reviewed or corrected
  • →You are preparing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal or the statistics sections of a Health Research Council or Marsden Fund grant application
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About

Rigorous statistics, clearly communicated

With over 7 years of experience in statistical consulting for academic research, I now support PhD, HDR, Honours, and Master's students, postdoctoral researchers, and independent researchers across New Zealand — fully online, wherever you are.

My approach combines genuine technical rigour with clear, accessible communication. Statistics can feel overwhelming — the goal is always to make it manageable without cutting corners on the scientific standards your research demands.

With more than 400 research projects supported across health sciences, medicine, nursing, psychology, public health, and many other disciplines, I have the experience to guide your work from initial design through to a result you can be confident in.

🕐 7+ years of experience 📊 400+ projects supported 🇦🇺 Based in Australia
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Laryssa Marcondes, Lead Statistician at LM Statistics
Laryssa Marcondes
Lead Statistician
Statistician with over 7 years of experience consulting for researchers in health and applied sciences.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Do you write the thesis or paper for me?
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No. We are statistical consultants — not ghostwriters. The intellectual content, scientific reasoning, and writing of your thesis or paper are entirely your own. We provide expert guidance on statistical methodology and analysis. Your supervisor must be aware that you are using the service.
Do I need to acknowledge your involvement?
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Yes — consistent with academic best practice and the research integrity expectations of New Zealand universities, we ask that our contribution be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section of your thesis or research paper. We will guide you on appropriate wording.
Do you support postdocs and health researchers outside of student programmes?
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Yes. We work with postdoctoral researchers, early-career academics, and health professionals conducting research at all career stages in New Zealand. Whether you are preparing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal, building the statistical sections of a national research funding applications, or analysing data from a funded project, we provide the same rigorous, collaborative service.
How does the consulting process work?
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We start with an initial meeting to understand your research aims and data. We then work through the analyses together, prepare a detailed technical report, and walk you through the findings in a dedicated session. Ongoing support by email about the delivered material is included at no extra cost.
How long does it take?
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It depends on the complexity of your analyses and how well-organised your data is. Get in touch with the details of your project and we will give you a realistic timeframe along with a quote.
Which disciplines do you work with?
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We specialise in health and applied sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Midwifery, Biomedical Science, and more. If your discipline is not listed, get in touch — we most likely cover it.

Ready to get started with statistical consulting?

Tell us about your project and we will respond with a quote and timeline — for students and researchers at all career stages.

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