Research methods are often the most challenging part of an education dissertation. Whether you are developing a qualitative study, quantitative design, or mixed methods project, I provide expert guidance to help you make your methodology clear, rigorous, and defensible. With 15+ years of teaching experience in higher education and a strong background in psychology, biology, and computer science research methods, I support students in building research designs that meet academic standards while remaining practical and achievable.

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What I Help With

I provide structured support across all stages of education research design:

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Qualitative Research Support

• Thematic analysis design and refinement

• Interview and focus group methodology

• Trustworthiness (credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability)

• Coding frameworks and data interpretation

 

Quantitative Research Support

• Hypothesis development and variable selection

• Survey design and validation

• Statistical test selection (t-tests, ANOVA, regression, etc.)

• SPSS and data interpretation guidance

 

Mixed Methods Research

• Integration of qualitative and quantitative strands

• Explanatory and exploratory sequential designs

• Data triangulation strategies

• Alignment of research questions and methods

 

General Research Design Support

• Aligning research questions with methodology

• Sampling strategies (random, convenience, purposive, etc.)

• Ethical considerations in education research

• Improving methodological clarity for dissertation committees

 

Who This Is For

This support is designed for:

• EdD students working on practitioner-based dissertations

• PhD students in education and social sciences

• Students struggling with methodology sections

• Researchers needing clarity on design, sampling, or analysis choices

• Anyone who wants to strengthen the academic rigor of their study

 

Why Work With Me

Many students struggle not because they lack ideas, but because they are unsure how to translate those ideas into a valid research design.

I help you:

• Make your methodology academically defensible

• Avoid common design mistakes that trigger committee revisions

• Strengthen alignment between your research questions and methods

• Build confidence in your research decisions

• Improve clarity for both qualitative and quantitative sections

My approach is practical, structured, and focused on helping you move forward without unnecessary complexity.

 

How It Works

1. You share your research topic or draft methodology

2. I review your design, questions, or methods section

3. I provide clear, actionable feedback and revisions

4. You refine your dissertation with confidence and clarity

 

Support can be one-off (specific issue) or ongoing throughout your dissertation process.

 

Get Support With Your Research Design

If you're unsure whether your methodology is strong enough—or you're stuck between different research approaches—I can help you clarify the best path forward.

 

Contact me to discuss your research methods support needs.