Methodological support is provided in a variety of areas, including:

· Sampling methods  
· Questionnaire development   
· Data management plans
· Statistical analysis plans
· Study design
· Approaches to qualitative research
· Sample size estimation    
· Power calculations
· Preparation of research protocols for grant applications / ethical approval
· Support and advice on data analysis and statistical tests
· Statistical analysis
· Construction and use of psychometric instruments  
· Use of statistical packages
· Use of qualitative software
· Interpretation of results   
· Advice on writing up
· Advice on response to editorial review
· Training courses   
· Workshops  
· Seminars on research methods and statistics