Research & study design
Build the methodological foundation before data collection begins.
- Power analysis & sampling
- RCT and quasi-experimental design
- Grant methods development
STATISTICAL CLARITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DECISIONS
Turn complex data into defensible decisions.
I help researchers, funders, and mission-driven teams design stronger studies, choose the right methods, and translate evidence into action—without losing rigor along the way.
15+ years in practice$9M+ funded research supported23 peer-reviewed articles
Available for select engagementsGreater Boston · Working nationally
EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING WORK WITH
NSFIESU.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATIONVA HEALTHCAREHARVARDACCESSLEX
THE VALUE OF A METHODOLOGIST
Your question comes first.
The model follows.
Good analysis is more than sophisticated software. It begins with a precise question, a study designed to answer it, and methods that match the structure of the evidence.
I join projects at any stage—from an early grant concept to a difficult dataset—and make the statistical reasoning clear, practical, and review-ready.
HOW I CAN HELP
Rigor at every stage of the research lifecycle.
Focused support or end-to-end methodological partnership, calibrated to your team and decision.
Advanced statistical modeling
Fit the model to the question and the real structure of the data.
- Multilevel & longitudinal models
- Structural equation modeling
- Bayesian analysis & sensitivity checks
Measurement & psychometrics
Develop measures and evidence that can withstand scrutiny.
- Scale development & validation
- Reliability and validity studies
- Item response theory
Evaluation & evidence strategy
Connect analysis to program decisions, policy, and clear reporting.
- Program and impact evaluation
- Reproducible reporting pipelines
- Methods review & team training
SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
Methodological depth, applied across sectors.
Improving belonging and STEM outcomes across 22 colleges
Designed and analyzed a multi-site randomized trial examining a belonging intervention for women and students from underrepresented groups.
Evaluating lipid outcomes across 50 VA medical centers
Supported longitudinal analysis for a national quality-improvement program, contributing to peer-reviewed findings and decision-ready evidence.
Testing interventions designed to improve bar-exam success
Analyzed mindset and academic-support interventions across multiple states, translating complex findings for researchers and program leaders.
AI×STATS
AI + STATISTICS
Evaluate intelligent systems with statistical discipline.
AI can accelerate research and operations—but only if quality is defined, measured, and monitored. I help teams build evaluation strategies that go beyond impressive demos.
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Evaluation designDefine meaningful benchmarks, comparison conditions, and uncertainty.
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Quality measurementTurn subjective concepts into reliable human and automated metrics.
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Reproducible workflowsBuild auditable analysis and reporting pipelines with R, Python, and modern AI tools.
ABOUT NEDIM
A statistician who speaks both research and decision-making.
I earned my PhD in Measurement, Statistics, and Methodological Studies from Arizona State University. For more than 15 years, I have partnered with teams across education, psychology, healthcare, law, and technology.
Today I lead Data Analysis & Statistical Solutions, teach graduate research methods and statistics at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and advise early-stage AI teams on evaluation and measurement.
PhD · Arizona StateStrategic Data Fellow · HarvardR · Python · Mplus · SAS · Stata
START A CONVERSATION
Bring the question.
We’ll build the evidence.
Tell me what you are trying to learn, decide, or defend. I’ll help you identify the clearest methodological path forward.
Schedule a consultation →Or email NedimYel@StatisticalSolutions.org