FAQ
Expert Guidance for Research, Statistics, Assessments and Organisational Surveys
Whether you are completing a postgraduate research project, trying to make sense of complex data, developing a questionnaire, conducting organisational research or looking for professional psychometric assessment support, it is important to know that you are getting the right expertise.
Below you will find answers to some of the questions we are most frequently asked.
What services does Liezel Korf Associates offer?
Liezel Korf Associates provides specialist services in research, statistics, psychometric assessment and organisational research.
Our services include:
- Postgraduate dissertation and research consultation
- Research proposal and methodology support
- Questionnaire and measuring instrument design
- Statistical data analysis
- Interpretation and presentation of research results
- Dissertation and research review
- Organisational surveys
- Culture and climate surveys
- Employee and customer surveys
- Skills analysis and audits
- Psychometric assessments
- Statistical and research training
If you are uncertain which service you require, contact us and explain where you are in your research or organisational project.
Who does Liezel Korf Associates work with?
We work with postgraduate students, researchers, professionals, organisations, and organisational decision-makers.
Our clients range from Master’s, MBA and doctoral students requiring research and statistical guidance to organisations requiring psychometric assessments, organisational surveys, research and statistical analysis.
Why work with Liezel Korf Associates?
Dr Liezel Korf has extensive experience in research, psychometry, statistics and research methodology.
Liezel Korf Associates has been operating since 2001 and has assisted more than 1 000 postgraduate students, in addition to providing psychometric assessment and organisational research services to numerous organisations.
Dissertation and Research Support
When should I involve a statistical consultant in my dissertation?
Ideally, you should involve a statistical consultant during the proposal and research-design stage rather than waiting until you have collected your data.
Your research questions, questionnaire, sampling strategy and statistical analysis need to work together. Planning the analysis beforehand helps ensure that the data you collect can actually answer your research questions.
Do I need to have completed my proposal before contacting you?
No.
In fact, involving a statistical consultant before finalising your methodology can prevent problems later.
However, it is useful to have at least a first draft of your proposal so that your research problem, questions and objectives can be reviewed in context.
Can you help me with my research proposal?
Yes. We can provide guidance relating to areas such as:
- Research questions and objectives
- Research methodology
- Questionnaire or measuring instrument design
- Sampling
- Statistical analysis planning
The objective is to ensure that your proposed methodology will enable you to answer your research questions appropriately.
Can you write my dissertation for me?
No.
We provide professional research and statistical consultation, analysis and review. We do not write dissertations or academic submissions for students.
Maintaining academic integrity is essential.
Can you review work I have already written?
No.
We provide professional research and statistical consultation, analysis and review. We do not write dissertations or academic submissions on behalf of students.
Maintaining academic integrity is essential.
Can you help me interpret my statistical results?
Statistical output is only valuable when it is interpreted correctly in relation to your research questions and objectives.
We can assist you in understanding the results and structuring the presentation and interpretation of your findings.
Statistical Training
Do you offer statistics training?
Yes.
Statistical training is available for people who want to develop a practical understanding of statistics and how to select appropriate statistical methods.
Training may be offered online, in person or customised for organisational requirements.
Do I need an advanced knowledge of statistics to attend?
Not necessarily.
Training can cover foundational concepts as well as advanced statistical methods. The appropriate level depends on the participants’ existing knowledge and requirements.
Can statistical training be customised for an organisation?
Yes.
In-house training can be tailored around an organisation’s requirements and, where appropriate, the type of data its employees work with.
Still Have a Question?
Every research project and organisational challenge is different.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, contact Liezel Korf Associates and tell us a little about your research, assessment or organisational requirement.
Need expert guidance?
Contact us to discuss your requirements or request a quotation.
