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Researchers may seek advice on a wide range of subjects concerning their [[research]]. Major tasks of the methodological advisor are: helping clients to [[think]] about what they really want to accomplish. This may involve helping them to (re)formulate the research question and relatedly, the research [[hypothesis]] (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_hypothesis scientific hypothesis]). Clients may also seek advice on the construction of a measurement instrument (for instance a [[psychological]] test). Or, they may want to know how to implement an appropriate [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_design research design]. Often questions arise on how to [[analyze]] the [[data]] (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_analysis data analysis]), and how to [[interpret]] and report the results (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_publishing scientific publishing]). Client and consultant combine their expertise and, through dialog and cooperation, may achieve better, more reliable results.[3]
Researchers may seek advice on a wide range of subjects concerning their [[research]]. Major tasks of the methodological advisor are: helping clients to [[think]] about what they really want to accomplish. This may involve helping them to (re)formulate the research question and relatedly, the research [[hypothesis]] (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_hypothesis scientific hypothesis]). Clients may also seek advice on the construction of a measurement instrument (for instance a [[psychological]] test). Or, they may want to know how to implement an appropriate [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_design research design]. Often questions arise on how to [[analyze]] the [[data]] (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_analysis data analysis]), and how to [[interpret]] and report the results (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_publishing scientific publishing]). Client and consultant combine their expertise and, through dialog and cooperation, may achieve better, more reliable results.[3]
==Quote==
Whet the [[appetites]] of your [[associates]] for [[truth]]; give advice only when it is asked for. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:7._MORONTIA_MOTA]
==See also==
*'''''[[Counsel]]'''''
==References==
==References==
# Adèr, H. J., Mellenbergh G. J., & Hand, D. J. (2008). Advising on research methods: A consultants companion. Huizen, The Netherlands: Johannes van Kessel Publishing.
# Adèr, H. J., Mellenbergh G. J., & Hand, D. J. (2008). Advising on research methods: A consultants companion. Huizen, The Netherlands: Johannes van Kessel Publishing.
# Van Belle, G. (2008). Statistical rules of thumb (2nd ed.). New York: Wiley: Chapter 10 (pp. 217-235).
# Van Belle, G. (2008). Statistical rules of thumb (2nd ed.). New York: Wiley: Chapter 10 (pp. 217-235).
# Derr, J. (2008). Having an impact in a multi-disciplinary setting. In H. J. Adèr & G. J. Mellenbergh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2007 KNAW colloquium Advising on research methods: pp. 11-20.
# Derr, J. (2008). Having an impact in a multi-disciplinary setting. In H. J. Adèr & G. J. Mellenbergh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2007 KNAW colloquium Advising on research methods: pp. 11-20.
