Defense Preparation

Dissertation defense preparation is one of the many services offered at Elite Research to dissertation students. We understand that some students may not be as knowledgeable about statistics, or they might be overwhelmed by the complicated mathematical language. Our statisticians truly want you to be able to fully understand the results and statistical language in your unique research project. Therefore, we offer to all of our clients a personal and individual dissertation preparation. As part of this preparation, the statistician assigned to the client will:

• Make a list of general statistical questions that could be asked in your defense meeting which range from simple statistics to more complex statistical formulas.
• Make a list of unique questions that are individually tailored to the specific statistical issues and results from your project.
• Help and guide you in your answers to the proposed statistical questions.

 Every PhD candidate is given a one-on-one consultation in person, through video conference, or phone. This one-on-one consultation is with the statistical consultant who has worked with you throughout the project. We want to ensure that you have a thorough grasp of your own statistical project.

In addition to the statistical consultation, the team at Elite Research will provide mock defenses in which other statisticians listen to the mock dissertation presentation. We have projectors in our conference room so the mock defense can seem as realistic as possible.

Our goal at Elite Research is to help others achieve their academic goals and dreams. Understanding how stressful dissertation defenses can be, we offer support to our clients throughout this defense process. We find that being a cheerleader of sorts or a shoulder to cry on often gives the PhD candidate the fortitude to make it to that walk across the stage to receive their degree.

Feel free to contact Elite to inquire further about our defense preparation services.