Minimax is the industry leader in professional academic paper assistance for qualitative and mixed methods studies. We have assisted hundreds of students and professors with qualitative studies, helping them design research methodologies, collect and analyze their raw data, and craft perfect journal articles, full dissertations, and individual methods, results, and conclusion chapters.

We have a diverse staff with experience in a wide range of qualitative disciplines and approaches, so when you work with us, you will be receiving expert help specific to your field and degree program.

We pride ourselves on being able to work with clients on all parts of the dissertation process. We offer assistance from the beginnings of the concept phase to the polishing and perfecting of nearly completed papers. Because time is often of the essence with work of this nature, we offer rapid turnaround times - we can typically help you complete your work within 3 to 4 days.

For all of our services, we provide continued and ongoing assistance without extra charge for any additional revisions your work may need. You will continue to receive the same level of dedicated support as we revise your work, answer questions, address reviewer comments, and assist you through the committee approval process.

The Latest Tools

We are highly experienced with qualitative data analysis software, including NVivo 7 and 8, Nud*ist, HyperResearch, and Atlas. As qualitative studies become more complex with IRB documentation requirements, more participants, audio and video recording, data coding, and multiple levels of analysis, universities are encouraging students to use these software tools. Our expertise with these platforms allows us to help interpret your data, digitize your research materials, and provide you with a superior quality of analysis.

We regularly use the Brown and Harvard libraries (both physical and online) in helping our clients with their studies, giving us full-text access to nearly any academic source ever published. We are adept with scholarly databases such as JSTOR, EbscoHost, ProQuest, Questia, Blackwell Synergy, ScienceDirect, and many others. Our research resources allow us to attain the deepest understanding of the background and existing literature relevant to your study.

Preparing Interviews

The qualitative team at Minimax is skilled in interview and focus group preparation. We can determine sample size requirements, explain survey designs, transcribe interviews, and work with you to properly code and classify data. Our transcription and coding services are extremely precise, fast, and affordable.

We are able to take your data in any form and help you quickly meet your university's expectations.

Analysis Using Renowned Methods

We have helped hundreds of clients comprehensively analyze their qualitative data utilizing a number of different methodologies. Some of the most frequent methods are described below, though we are also well versed in grounded theory, microanalysis, hermeneutical studies, narrative analysis, quasi-statistics, and more. There are virtually no methods with which we are not familiar.

Phenomenology - Standardized as a phenomenological research methodology by Moustakas (1994), the modified van Kaam (1959) method involves understanding the essence, meaning, and structure of an individual's lived experiences. This methodology is used to look for patterns and trends by identifying shared beliefs that have yet to be addressed by existing literature, so it is important to find consultants who understand the unique characteristics of a phenomenological study and shed any preconceived notions when engaging in analysis.

Typology - We are experienced with studies breaking down research data by categories. Because we have experts in so many fields, we are well equipped to identify trends, themes, and patterns to classify data from many different disciplines. In addition, our expertise with NVivo, Nud*ist, Atlas and HyperResearch are special assets to anyone conducting content analysis, which involves a theory-driven quantification of traditionally qualitative materials, such as audio, video, or transcribed data.

Analytic Induction - Induction involves observing events, stating a hypothesis, observing additional events, and evaluating whether the new observations follow the hypothesis. If they do, you can induce that the hypothesis is correct. If they do not, you revise the hypothesis. Our expertise with designing testable hypotheses will ease the process for anyone using analytic induction.

Logical or Matrix Analysis - While analytic induction relies on observations, logical or matrix analysis emphasizes processes of reasoning. Thus, how the answer is found is just as important as what the answer actually is. In addition to assisting with writing, we can help you conceptualize and design the tables, figures, and flow charts that are often crucial to this type of analysis.

A Comprehensive Process

1.     For help with your qualitative analysis, you can call or email Minimax and be immediately connected with a project manager, who will discuss the details of your project and the services we can offer you. The project manager you speak with will follow you and your work through the entire process, and he or she will be available for constant communication through phone and e-mail.

2.     We e-mail you our non-disclosure agreement, which is a signed agreement pledging to protect the confidentiality of your research and not disclose any of your information to third parties.

3.     Once you send in your materials, your project manager reviews your work in order to understand your expectations and evaluate what services we can offer you. If you are not at the stage where you have any materials, the project manager can discuss your goals for the project with you. They will then provide you with an immediate and precise quote.

4.     Following payment, your project manager will contact you to make sure we fully understand your research questions, methodology, and any other expectations. Using whatever materials you have, we will engage with you through several discussions and versions of your dissertation, working with you to craft your qualitative analysis in a way that meets your university´s requirements.

5.     We will review the final draft to make sure it fits your university's style and formatting requirements and send you the correctly styled version via e-mail in Microsoft Word format.

6.     Once we have completed the project together, we will follow up shortly thereafter to ensure that you are completely satisfied.

7.     If you or your committee have questions or comments, or would like additional work completed, we will be available to help refine your document at no additional charge. We continue to work with you until your paper is approved.

Biographies of our Senior Qualitative Analysts and Editors

In addition to the team of Statisticians and Quantitative Analysis, Minimax also employs only top-notch Qualitative Analysts, Researchers, and Editors. The Bios of a select group of them are listed below.

Timothy Prinz has a BA in political science and philosophy and an MA and PhD from Harvard. He has taught at several major universities on the east and west coast, worked on Capitol Hill, and has a wide range of both academic and non-academic publications. Prior to joinin Minimax, Timothy was Vice President of Policy and Research of the Children's Health Fund, where he led policy and advocacy efforts in Washington and New Orleans post-Katrina.

Daniel Kleinman is Director of Qualitative Research at Minimax Consulting. He graduated Brown University with a degree in Literatures and Cultures in English, with a focus on English Theory. Before coming to work for Minimax, Dan worked widely in the nonprofit sector as a policy advocate, publicity expert, consultant, and program director. In addition, he has worked as an educator in a variety of settings, teaching math and English to all grade levels. He worked as a consultant on over 40 client projects before taking up his current position with Minimax. He currently specializes in the Qualitative branch of the Academic Paper Department.

Louise Hopkins has been a statistical analyst and editor with Minimax since March 2007. She achieved a masters degree in mathematical statistics, with honors, from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Louise has taught and lectured to graduate students on statistics and statistical methods, and done extensive research in operations management and quality control. Louise has assisted more than 350 doctoral students while at Minimax.

Ken McKinley graduated from Harvard University with a degree in social anthropology. At Harvard, he was involved in the Kirkland Drama Society, the Alaska Klub, and volunteers at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. He then went on to medical school (also at Harvard), and currently is our primary editor for medical research projects.

Rebecca Wagaman earned her BSc in Molecular Biology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1997. She went on to manage theBiomaterials Research Study Center at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, before doing her PhD studies in molecular biology at Brown University. Rebecca is our primary editor for biostatistics work.

Jennifer Gildea graduated from Boston College with a degree in Biology with a minor concentration in philosophy. Before coming to Minimax in 2008, Jen worked in the field of medical and scientific research for Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women'??s Hospital. She has been published three times in conjunction with other physicians and researchers in well known medical journals such as Journal of Thoracic Surgery. She has worked on numerous qualitative analyses and edits for Minimax.

Desmond Parks graduated from New York University after having majored in English with a concentration on literature and creative writing, and minored in Business Marketing. Prior to editing and writing with Minimax, Desmond worked as an Intervention Specialist for at-risk children, a private tutor for high school and college students, a real-estate broker, and a freelance writer. In addition to working with Minimax, Desmond is a columnist for the publication Scallywag & Vagabond as well as a musician.

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