Tom Granoff, Ph.D.

Statistics for Psychology

Psychology Research Methods

SPSS Statistics

Tom Granoff, Ph.D., has spent over 25 years designing surveys and questionnaires, doing data analysis using SPSS, and writing up the results for hundreds of thesis and dissertation projects in most of the behavioral sciences. Tom often edits the Methodology Chapter to ensure the research questions, each hypothesis, the data gathered, and the statistical analysis approach are all in agreement.

He worked on over 100 separate projects in the past 12 months. Frequent majors Tom works with include psychology, counseling, education, public health, leadership, business, marketing, sociology, management, and nursing. he also worked for many years in marketing research and data processing positions in the health care industry. A popular instructor, Dr. Granoff teaches graduate-level research methods and statistics courses at Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University, both in Los Angeles. He prides himself in being able to explain most multivariate statistical tests in simple English without using math. Clients also frequently ask Tom to help them prepare for their final orals. His formal education includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology plus Master's degrees in Theology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Scope: multivariate statistics, behavioral sciences, data processing, marketing research, forensic psychology, research design, SPSS, survey research, medical research, web-based surveys, quantitative methods, focus groups, interviewing, qualitative methods, correlation, research methodology, ANOVA, MANOVA, logistic regression, multiple regression, discriminant function analysis, factor analysis, methodology chapter editing, final oral examination preparation.

FEEDBACK

"I found Dr. Granoff (Tom) to be professional and knowledgeable about research methods and statistics. Not only did was he easy to contact and responsive to my dissertation research needs, but he also took the time to explain what he was doing and the reasoning behind it. Results were sent promptly and could be inserted into my text with few changes, usable tables and graphs were also provided. I highly recommend Tom to any student needing assistance with their thesis or dissertation research projects." Dave

"Tom coached me through the statistical analysis of my research data and empowered me to fully assimilate my research findings into the chapters of my Dissertation." Ron

"Tom helped me in the statistical analysis part of my dissertation. He always emailed me the results right on time and then followed up with a phone call explaining all the details. He would talk nice and slow and then asked me if I have any questions on every section before moving on. I would then take my work to my advisor to get his comments and Tom was ready to make any additions or changes to the analysis. I tried to get help from two people somewhere else before I started working with Tom and they could not do the work because they do not have the specific experience that Tom has with PhD dissertations. I would strongly recommend working with him to get timely accurate results." Amy

"There comes a time in every dissertation when one is challenged with the 'so what/ question and were the results "significant." When I came to that point, after six statistics classes and university faculty assistance-I called upon Tom Granoff. His consulting made the difference in knowing 'what I had' and 'what I really had' (statistically). Yes, I graduated with honors and completed my life long goal and became Dr. Bob. Thank you Tom for what you did for me." Bob

"If you are beginning any sort of project with a statistical component, you MUST use this service. Dissertationadvisors.com insured that my dissertation statistics were valid, my charts and graphs looked good and told the appropriate story to a broad audience. I am definitely 'math challenged' but after working closely with Dr. Granoff, I was able to present my findings in a scholarly manner and discuss the numbers in comfort and great detail. I plan to present grant proposals in my new career and I will always, always use Dissertationadvisors.com to work with me on statistical analysis. Once you have benefited from this great assistance, I guarantee that you, too, will see the benefit of working with professional statisticians. Doctoral students, please DO NOT hesitate to confer with them, there is nothing to lose and a doctorate to gain. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!" Dr. Gabrielle

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Granoff's work. He coached me in the statistics portion of my dissertation as well as advised me in preparation for my orals. He is very thorough and answered all my questions. The wonderful part is he understands the anxiety and emotional stress of the project, he is an expert in the field, and he will describe elements in lay terms to be sure there is complete understanding. Dr. Granoff’s work I rate at excellent and I would highly recommend him. Anne

"I passed with flying colors. Thanks for those outstanding statistical tables and the assistance in the chapter on findings. I appeared to know more about statistics then the committee after your explanations." Dr. Charlotte

"I am so impressed by Dr. Granoff's kindness and professionalism. He was a joy to work with. Not only was he patient with me (a much needed quality when doing statistics!) but also he was always timely and consistent in returning the work. He has the highest ethical standards of anyone I have worked with. I would not have made it through without him" Dr. Michelle 

"Tom was a wonderful support and guided me step by step through the statistical portion of my dissertation. I was always very pleased with how quickly Tom would answer my questions and how fast he was able to give me my statistical information." Jean

"Tom, your professional approach, expertise, and attention to detail throughout my consultations with you were very remarkable. Thanks!" Nnamdi

"Tom is a lifesaver. With his help I was able to surmount dissertation deadlines I never thought possible. He went above and beyond the call of duty, all the while infusing our interactions with humor and a much needed stance of crisis management. I can't even begin to convey my gratitude for his outstanding work. The bottom line is I HIGHLY recommend his service, for he gets the job done!" Rebecca

"Dr. Granoff - Tom.... I would be most happy to do that. I'm not sure I reported back to you that I did pass my orals with flying colors. Instead of two hours.... it was 45 minutes and I wowed them with my presentation taking into consideration your great coaching thoughts and direction. Sincere thanks are not near enough but I'm sending them in a big fashion. I did mention that I mentioned you in my acknowledgments in the dissertation and I am very honored that I could do that. I'm thrilled to be finished and moving toward a next step(s)." Dr. Anne

"Thank you Dr. Granoff for your kind words, advice, and statistical expertise. You really know how to "think" with numbers!" - Dr. T.

"The sample questions you sent were perfect! I wrote them all out ahead of time, and I glad that I had, because over half of them were asked during the defense, and I was prepared. The defense ended up being 90 minutes long, and difficult. There were detailed questions regarding my data and analysis, and I was able to answer them with confidence, thanks to your careful explanations and your work with me over the phone. Tom, the work you did to assist me in my understanding of the data was great, but the real help for me was your belief in my ability to carry it out, and your encouragement to me when I had tunnel vision. Assisting a military spouse during 12 months of deployment and a war was no easy task; I can't begin to due justice to your commitment to helping me. I actually hope to work with you again for another degree in the future...when this one is paid off..." Michelle

"Tom, I wish my professors throughout my Master's course were as clear as you in explaining statistics. I had all this data in front of me and wasn't sure what to do with it. Your patience and clarity in assisting me with what tests to utilize, how to analyze the results and how to present my findings were invaluable. Even though I live across the country from you, you were accommodating to my schedule, always on time, and enthusiastic. In short, you translated in perfect English this foreign language otherwise knows as Stats. Expect to hear from me soon... I am on the path to my Doctorate." Noel

"Tom is an invaluable resource for anyone working on a thesis or dissertation. He is knowledgeable, personable, and willing to accommodate the varying needs of those seeking his assistance. Most important in my experience, was Tom’s skill in communicating his knowledge of statistics and research methodology in a way that I could easily understand. He assisted me through each stage of analyzing my dissertation data and his contribution facilitated my timely graduation. I am thankful for his patience and I highly recommend his expert and professional services." Mary

"My experience with Dr. Granoff was exceptional. His ability to take complex topics and explain them in simple and meaningful way gave me the confidence I needed to have a successful defense. His mastery extends beyond the technical side and into understanding the emotional and political aspects of the defense and committee process. I would highly recommend his services." Ken

"I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Tom Granoff and I will say from the outset when it comes to statistics, he is a lifesaver. I believe he hasn’t met a survey or statistic that he could not master. In my case, I decided to do a survey and tabulate my results with SPPS 10 and make tables for my dissertations. Thankfully, Dr. Granoff was there to guide me through the entire process. He expertly helped me formulate survey questions. He deftly tabulated the results of my survey and provided me with in-depth tables and comprehensive descriptive narrative to use in my Quantitative chapter of my dissertation. Dr. Granoff didn’t stop there however. He also patiently explained all of the results of this survey to me so I could successfully defend this chapter to my committee. Thanks to Dr. Granoff, my dissertation defense went smoothly and I, a hopeless “statistics challenged” graduate student was finally able to attain my Ph.D. Thanks Dr. Granoff. I owe it all to you." Liz

"I do appreciate all of your help with my statistics. Most of all, I appreciate the time you took one-on-one to help me learn to run my own stats and to understand SPSS. I feel as if I've had a one person tutorial which allowed me to continue on my own. I can pick up other projects with confidence now and I can figure out how to run analyses that we didn't do together. So I am a VERY satisfied customer." Bev

"Thank you very much! Your assistance and advise has paved the way for the completion of my results chapter. I am very grateful for the service you have provided me--very courteous, conscientious and professional" -- Phil

"Dr. Granoff, your services was nothing short of professional and excellent. I really enjoyed working with you as a student and would refer any struggling doctoral students to your company. I can't say again how much I have appreciated your quality services." Sonya

"I was very pleased with the work of Dr. Granoff. He completed tasks in a timely fashion and made himself available to answer my questions. I'm pretty sure that I would not have completed my project on time if it were not for his assistance." Verna

"Tom really did a great job of making the complex understandable. He guided me through the data analysis process, helping me to work with my committee members to be sure that the final product would be acceptable at defense. Tom’s constant encouragement was a lifeline for me during this phase of the project." Eric

"Tom Granoff's expertise was invaluable in the completion of my Master's thesis. When I contacted Tom, I was struggling with basic statistical concepts. Tom patiently and thoroughly taught me what I needed to know to complete the study and to be able to present and discuss the statistical methods with my thesis committee. In addition, he provided much needed advice and support through out the entire process. I highly recommend Tom Granoff. I will definitely contact him when it is time for my Dissertation." Brenda

"The most memorable quote that best describes the assistance received by Tom Granoff, Ph.D. of Making Data Useful Since 1980 would be called, (The 11th Hour). The deadline to complete my dissertation was not measured in months or weeks, but in hours. As a direct result of Dr. Granoff's effort, I am now employed as a Correctional, Clinical Psychologist. God Bless, Ben"

"My experience with Dr. Granoff was great. Although we were on opposite coasts, our communication was excellent. We used e-mail, telephone appointments fax and Fed Ex. He gathered information, conducted the analysis and then spent time discussing the data analysis section. I highly recommend his services." Terry

"Tom Granoff’s performance and contribution to my research has been critically important and essential to the completion of my dissertation. He has helped give my research focus and form. The skill level that he possesses is of the highest caliber. I was stalled and intimidated by the magnitude of the numbers, he got me back on track and ultimately successful completing my research and dissertation. He would take all calls and emails with seriousness and speed. Often we would conduct weekly phone calls to discuss and review progress. He arranged and coordinated additional resources to execute a web based questionnaire. He was never shy of reluctant to rewrite, change, or modify anything if it leads to better results. He also worked fast and efficient which helped keep the cost down. I can, and do recommend with the highest degree of conviction, Tom to anyone needing help with the statistical analysis and methodology. I am so satisfied with his work and investment into the project that I intend to use Tom other business based projects in the future." Randy