
Stuart Paul Peters
Mathematics and Science Tuition
Based in Merrow, Guildford

Statistical Analysis Help for Degree-Level Students
I offer professional, one-to-one statistical analysis support to undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students across a wide range of scientific and medical disciplines.
With a PhD in Statistical Genetics and over 15 years’ experience teaching statistics at university level, I specialise in helping students:
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Design robust experiments
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Choose appropriate statistical tests
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Analyse data correctly
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Interpret results with confidence
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Present findings clearly for dissertations, theses, and journal papers
Support is available online via Zoom or in person in the Guildford area
Who This Service Is For
I work with:
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Undergraduate students (BSc / BA)
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Master’s students (MSc / MRes)
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PhD candidates and early-career researchers
From subjects including:
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Psychology
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Biology & Biomedical Science
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Medicine & Public Health
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Sports Science
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Neuroscience
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Genetics
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Social Sciences
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Nutrition & Health Sciences
If your work involves data, experiments, or surveys, I can help.
What I Can Help You With
📊 Statistical Analysis & Methods
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t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA
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Correlation & regression (linear & logistic)
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Repeated measures designs
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Non-parametric tests
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Power calculations & sample size estimation
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Multivariate analysis
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Survival analysis
🧪 Experimental Design
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Choosing the correct design
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Avoiding common statistical errors
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Controlling for confounders
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Randomisation & bias reduction
💻 Software Support
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R
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SAS
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SPSS
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STATA
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Excel (for basic analysis and visualisation)
📝 Dissertation & Thesis Support
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Methods section guidance
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Results interpretation
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Figures, tables & reporting
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Making your statistics examiner-proof
I do not complete assessed work on a student’s behalf — I teach you how to do it properly, ethically, and confidently.
Why Work With Me?
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PhD in Statistical Genetics
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MSc in Medical Statistics
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5 years as a medical statistician & statistical programmer on clinical trials
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15 years’ experience as a university guest lecturer in statistical methods
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Extensive experience supporting student projects in:
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Psychology
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Medicine
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Sports Science
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Diabetes research
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Obstetrics
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Sleep science
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I focus on clear explanation without unnecessary maths, so you actually understand what you are doing — not just click buttons in SPSS.
Common Student Problems I Fix
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“I don’t know which test to use.”
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“My supervisor says my stats are wrong but I don’t know why.”
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“SPSS is giving me loads of numbers I don’t understand.”
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“My results section feels weak and confusing.”
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“I’m terrified my examiner will destroy my statistics.”
These are exactly the situations I specialise in.