Consulting / Statistical ConsultationConsulting / Statistical Consultation
Stat Agent accepts a wide range of consultations regardinganalysis consulting, statistical consultation, and data-analysis advice.We provide support tailored to research and practical objectives, including questionnaire-item design, selection of analytical methods, development of analysis plans, interpretation of results, customer-segmentation analysis, and development of measures based on data analysis.
Analysis consulting involves more than simply answering “which statistical method should I use?” It is important todesign an analysis that fits the research objective or business problem,、select methods appropriate to data types and levels of measurement,、and organize how results should be interpreted and connected to reporting or action.Accordingly, we emphasize comprehensive support covering quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, survey research, marketing analysis, research planning, and preparation of reporting materials.
In recent years, more people have used generative AI to create initial drafts of analysis strategies or interpretations. However, AI output may containincorrect method selection, failure to recognize levels of measurement, confusion between causation and correlation, overextended interpretations, or weak links to practical action.Research papers and professional reports in particular require expert judgment tailored to the data structure, assumptions, analytical objective, and intended audience.
For this reason, Stat Agent emphasizeshuman review of the analytical objective, data structure, research design, and meaning of results, followed by refinement into a valid analytical strategy and interpretation.We can also refine analysis plans, results, and interpretation text already created with AI or statistical software, propose alternative analytical methods, and provide consultation for reports and publication.
For those asking “which analytical method should I use?”, “what do these results mean?”, “can you advise on survey items?”, or “can an expert review the analysis strategy I created with AI?”, we provide analysis consulting and statistical consultation tailored to the objective.
Types of Consulting / Statistical Consultation
[Main Consultation Categories]
| Consultation category | Main content | Where human expertise is difficult to replace with AI | Refinement of AI-generated analysis and existing plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation on analytical methods |
• Recommendations for statistical analysis methods • Organization of quantitative-analysis strategy • Organization of qualitative-analysis strategy • Review of measurement scales and variable structure • Method selection according to analytical objectives |
Depending on the data structure and research objective,expertise is needed to judge method validity and assumptions.This requires more than automated method selection. | For methods proposed by AI, we review consistency with variable types, sample size, outcome variables, and explanatory variables. |
| Consultation on interpretation of analysis results |
• Organizing the meaning of analysis results • Explaining statistical terminology • Interpreting significance, coefficients, and p-values • Converting results into clear prose • Organizing explanations for papers and reports |
Beyond reading numerical output,human judgment is needed to interpret findings in light of the research objective or business problem.. | For AI-generated interpretations, we correct causal overstatements, excessive interpretation, and unnatural use of technical terminology. |
| Survey-item consultation |
• Consultation on questionnaire items • Review of question wording • Organization of response formats • Scale design • Item design that supports the planned analysis |
With the analysis after data collection in mind,design expertise is needed to align what you want to ask with variables that can actually be analyzed.This requires more than automated method selection. | For AI-generated questionnaire items, we review leading wording, duplication, missing response options, and inconsistent scales. |
| Analysis-plan / research-plan consultation |
• Organization of the analysis plan • Research-design consultation • Consideration of data-collection methods • Consultation on sample size and number of items • Consultation limited to the analysis process |
From before data collection through post-analysis,judgment is needed to translate objectives into a feasible analysis plan.This requires more than automated method selection. | For AI-generated analysis plans, we review feasibility, analytical procedures, and consistency with data-collection methods. |
| Marketing / strategy consultation |
• Customer-segmentation analysis • Strategies derived from data analysis • Recommendations for actions based on analysis • Organization of market and customer understanding • Consideration of improvements and next actions |
Beyond reading analysis results,judgment is required to connect them with the business, customers, and practical actions.This requires more than automated method selection. | For AI-generated action plans, we review consistency with analysis results, feasibility, and persuasiveness of the explanation. |
| Data collection / government-statistics consultation |
• Data-collection methods • Collection of data from government statistics • Consultation on use of existing data • Organization of required data • Advice on preparing data in an analyzable form |
Judgment is needed to determine which data fit the objectiveand which sources can serve as defensible evidence.. | For statistical data or source materials organized by AI, we review sources, interpretation, and how they connect to the analytical objective. |
[Other Consultation Types]
• Consultation limited to the analytical process or to interpretation of results
• Advice on how to read statistical-software output tables
• Consultation on reporting results in papers and reports
• Organization of strategies and actions derived from data analysis
• Consultation on questionnaires, survey questions, and interview questions
• Consultation on the analytical sections of research proposals and analysis plans
• Review of AI-generated analysis strategies
• Refinement of AI-generated interpretation text into natural, professional language
• Consultation for reports, conference presentations, and internal business reporting
*We also support consultation topics and partial requests not listed above.
You may consult us only about analytical methods, only about interpretation, only about survey items, or solely about refining an AI-generated or existing plan..
Depth of Consulting Support
[Examples of Analysis Consulting / Statistical Consultation Levels]
•Basic Consultation Support: consultation on analytical methods, explanation of statistical terminology, and guidance on reading results
•Standard Consultation Support: questionnaire-item consultation, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and organization of explanations for reports
•Advanced Consultation Support: research design, comparison of multiple methods, customer-segmentation analysis, and strategy recommendations
•Research & Publication Support: validation of analytical sections, result reporting, connection to the Discussion, and organization for peer review or submission
•AI Analysis Refinement Support: refinement of AI-generated analysis strategies, analytical results, and interpretation text into academically and practically valid forms
•Reporting & Action Integration Support: organizing analysis results for conference presentations, internal reports, and marketing actions
In analytical consultation, it is more important to clarify “why this method is being used” and “how the results should be read” than merely to know the name of a technique. For this reason, we emphasize support that covers analytical objectives, data structure, assumptions, interpretation, and connection to practical action.
Customizing Your Request
For analysis consulting and statistical consultation,we flexibly customize support according to the consultation topic, availability of data, analytical objective, desired deliverable format, and consultation method.Support can be tailored to academic research, business analysis, marketing, survey research, report preparation, and other uses.
| Customization Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommendation of analytical methods | We recommend appropriate statistical or qualitative analytical methods according to the research objective, hypotheses, data format, and variable types. |
| Interpretation of analysis results | We organize the meaning of coefficients, p-values, confidence intervals, categories, codes, and other output produced by statistical software or AI. |
| Survey / Questionnaire Item Consultation | We can advise on question items, response formats, scale design, open-ended questions, and related elements suited to your survey objective. |
| Consultation by Meeting or Email | Based on materials provided in advance, we can discuss analysis strategy and interpretation of results by email or, where needed, in a meeting. |
| Review of AI-Generated Analysis Results | We refine AI-generated analysis strategies, analysis plans, interpretation text, and proposed actions by reviewing validity, assumptions, and wording. |
| Partial Requests | We also accept partial requests limited to analytical-method consultation, interpretation only, analysis planning only, survey-item consultation only, strategy recommendations only, and similar needs. |
*The scope of support and whether additional fees apply depend on the request. Please provide the consultation topic, whether data are available, the analytical objective, current progress, and desired deliverable format so that we can recommend the most appropriate support.
Indicative Fees
| Item | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation on analysis | Recommendation of analytical methods \17,800 |
Indicative fee for recommending an analytical direction appropriate to the research objective and data format. |
| Interpretation of analysis results only | Guidance on reading statistical-software output and analytical results \9,800 |
Indicative fee covering explanation of output, organization of result reporting, and cautions. |
| Survey-question consultation | \19,800 | Indicative consultation on question items, response formats, scale design, and item structures that support analysis. |
| Analysis-plan / research-plan consultation | Quoted individually | Quoted when it is necessary to organize the research objective, data-collection method, analytical procedure, and reporting method. |
| AI Analysis Refinement | Quoted individually | Review of AI-generated analysis strategies, analytical results, interpretation text, and proposed actions is quoted according to content. |
| When pricing may vary | Examples include an expanded consultation scope, increased volume of materials to review, comparison of multiple analytical methods, or preparation of a report. | If it is difficult to estimate the scope, you may simply tell us the consultation topic and what materials you currently have, and we can advise you accordingly. |
| Check the Fee Schedule | → View the Fee Schedule | You can also review other analytical and related services. |
You may consult us even at the stage of “I want advice on which analytical method to use” or “I want an expert to review the analysis strategy or interpretation generated by AI.”.
Please tell us the consultation topic, whether data are available, the analytical objective, current progress, and preferred response format so that we can provide more specific guidance.
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Over 30,000 consultations / Over 19,000 completed engagementsWe have supported consultations and requests involving analysis outsourcing, statistical processing, survey research, marketing support, and related services. Our experienced consultants carefully listen to your needs andrecommend the support you need, including analytical-method consultation, interpretation of results, questionnaire-item consultation, and review of AI analysis.Stat Agent team members across Japan take responsibility for supporting our clients.
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