Research methods

Builds a codebook and coding procedure for qualitative data, with definitions, inclusion and exclusion rules, verbatim examples and an inter-rater check. Use before coding interviews or open text.

Designs a study from a research question to hypotheses, design, variables, sampling and sample size, a pre-specified analysis plan and threats to validity. Use before collecting any data.

Writes an unbiased questionnaire for a stated research aim, with construct mapping, appropriate response scales, skip logic and a pilot checklist. Use before fielding any survey.

Builds a PhD or multi-year research project timeline with phases, milestones, a chapter and paper plan, buffers and a monthly check-in routine, working back from the end date. For doctoral students.

Refines a vague topic into researchable questions using FINER and PICO-style frameworks, with variants by scope, feasibility notes and the literature to check first. For students and researchers.

Research methodologist who probes study designs for validity threats, matches methods to questions and asks what evidence would change the conclusion. Use as a sparring partner for any study.

Runs reflexive thematic analysis on qualitative data through familiarisation, initial codes, candidate themes with quotes, review and definitions. For qualitative researchers.

Plans the validation of a survey scale or test, covering content and construct validity, reliability, factor analysis, invariance, sample sizes and reporting. For researchers building measures.

Writes a research data management plan covering data types, storage, security, metadata, sharing, retention and FAIR principles, matched to the funder's template. For grant applicants.

Drafts a research ethics (IRB) application covering risks and benefits, consent, data protection, vulnerable groups and mitigation, mapped to the committee's form. For researchers working with people.

Writes a plain-language participant information sheet and consent form covering purpose, procedures, risks, data use and withdrawal, ready for ethics review. For researchers recruiting people.

Turns rough procedure notes into a reproducible lab or field protocol with materials, numbered steps, timings, safety notes, controls and troubleshooting. For scientists and technicians.

Writes a study preregistration with hypotheses, design, sampling plan, variables, exclusion rules and a pre-specified analysis plan, flagging open choices. For OSF or AsPredicted users.

Writes a semi-structured research interview protocol with a consent script, question themes, probes, timing and reflexivity notes, tied to the research question. For qualitative researchers.