Research
Sound methodology, start to finish.
Our work follows a simple sequence, applied consistently across every project.
The sequence
- 01
Question
Define a question worth answering, grounded in the literature.
- 02
Design
Specify methods, endpoints, and analysis before data collection.
- 03
Conduct
Follow the protocol as written and document any deviation.
- 04
Report
Share results with the scientific and public communities.
Practices
How the work is run.
Protocol development
Objectives, population, endpoints, and statistical plan are written and reviewed before work begins.
Data integrity
Source documentation, version control, and an auditable record of every analytic decision.
Analysis discipline
Pre-specified analyses are reported as planned; exploratory work is labelled as exploratory.
Dissemination
Findings are prepared for the scientific record and communicated in plain language where useful.
Areas of focus
Where our methods apply.
- Observational study design
- Retrospective cohort analysis
- Systematic review & meta-analysis
- Outcomes and quality research
- Biostatistics & analysis planning
- Scientific writing & reporting