Statistical Consulting for Academic Researchers

I Help Researchers
Get Through the Analysis

Whether you're stuck on your methods chapter, getting pushback from reviewers, or just need someone who can handle your data correctly — I work with PhD students, postdocs, and faculty at every stage of the research process, from analysis design through final write-up.

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3+ Research Institutions
PhD Dissertation-Level Methodology
R · SPSS · Python Primary Analysis Tools

Research & Academic Experience

Penn

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

Analytics research for Wharton Executive Education programs — applied statistical modeling, survey methodology, and ML for programs serving executives from Aramco, T-Mobile, and Apple

DU

Duquesne University

End-to-end statistical support for a doctoral dissertation: survey design, IAT, data cleaning, assumption testing, and ANOVA

SJU

Saint Joseph's University

Instructor of AI for Business; M.S. Business Intelligence & Analytics (Data Science specialization)

Institutional affiliations reflect prior academic and research experience and do not imply institutional endorsement.

Methods & Tools

What I Work With

Statistical Methods

Linear & Logistic Regression ANOVA / MANOVA / ANCOVA Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) Exploratory & Confirmatory Factor Analysis Mediation & Moderation Analysis Power Analysis & Sample Size Planning Survey Design & Validation Data Cleaning & Assumption Testing Machine Learning (classification, clustering)

Software & Tools

R & RStudio SPSS Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels) Excel & Power BI Qualtrics Stata

Sound Familiar?

Research Shouldn't Feel This Hard

Most researchers hit the same wall. You have the data, the question, and the deadline — but the analysis is the bottleneck.

"I don't know which statistical test to use for my data."

Choosing the wrong model can undermine your entire methodology. You need someone who understands the difference and when it matters for your specific study design.

"The deadline is real and the analysis still isn't done."

Whether it's a defense date, a manuscript submission, or a grant report — unfinished or unreliable analysis creates real risk. It needs to be clean, correct, and defensible before it goes anywhere.

"I have the output but I'm not sure it's telling the right story."

Translating statistical output into clear, defensible language — for a committee, journal reviewers, or leadership — is its own specialized skill. Getting the interpretation wrong is just as costly as getting the analysis wrong.

How I Help

What You'll Get

Dissertation & Thesis Statistics

For PhD, DNP, EdD & Master's Students

I help graduate students build a methodology their committee can't poke holes in — from survey design and variable operationalization through data structure, assumption testing, and committee feedback prep. You'll leave each session knowing exactly what you did and why.

  • Qualtrics survey design, logic, and validation
  • Variable operationalization and measurement
  • Power analysis and sample size planning
  • Methodology review and committee feedback support
Most Requested

Statistical Analysis & Results

For Theses, Dissertations, Manuscripts & Grant Reports

I run the analysis, check assumptions, and produce well-documented output with interpretation written in plain language — formatted so your committee, reviewers, or institutional stakeholders can follow the logic. You keep full ownership of all final work.

  • Model selection and assumption checking (regression, ANOVA, SEM, HLM)
  • Running analyses in R, SPSS, or Python
  • Interpretation written for committees and reviewers
  • Students retain full ownership of all final work

Faculty & Lab Analytics Support

For Postdocs, Faculty PIs & Research Teams

I help research labs and faculty integrate analytical support across multiple projects — exploratory analysis, dashboards, applied modeling, and data workflow setup using R, Python, and Excel. Grant-fundable, scope-defined, and built around your team's needs.

  • Exploratory data analysis and research dashboards
  • Applied modeling across project phases
  • Lab data workflow and analysis planning
  • Documented for grant reporting and reimbursement

Every engagement is scoped and quoted in writing before work begins. No hourly billing, no surprises.

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How It Works

From First Contact to Final Delivery

Free 30-Minute Call

Tell me about your project and where you're stuck. No commitment, no pitch. Just a clear conversation about what you need and whether I'm the right fit.

Written Scope & Flat-Rate Quote

I send a written scope and fixed price before any work begins. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.

Analysis & Delivery

I run the analysis and deliver well-documented results with interpretation, formatted for your committee, journal reviewers, or organization.

Follow-Up Support

Questions after delivery? I'm available to walk through results so you can present and defend your work with confidence — in front of your committee or anyone else.

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Josh Forrest, statistical consultant for academic researchers

About

Forrest Analytics Group

I founded Forrest Analytics Group to give graduate researchers and academic teams access to serious analytical support — without the waiting lists, the overhead, or the jargon that makes statistics feel inaccessible.

I hold an M.S. in Business Intelligence & Analytics (Data Science specialization) from Saint Joseph's University, where I teach AI for Business as an Adjunct Instructor. My research work includes analytics support for Wharton Executive Education programs serving executives from Aramco, T-Mobile, and Apple, as well as end-to-end dissertation support at Duquesne University — from survey design and data cleaning through assumption testing and final interpretation.

I work with researchers who are serious about their data and need someone who will take their project seriously — whether that means passing a committee review, getting a manuscript accepted, or making a real decision with real data.

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