Frequently Asked Questions
Find transparent answers regarding our research specializations, statistical toolsets, academic integrity protocols, and client proposal procedures.
General & Firm Overview
Q:What is Aratha Research & Analytics?
Aratha is an independent research and analytics firm. We specialize in company research, market intelligence, business feasibility, statistical data analysis, and professional research report development. We are not a book publisher, printing company, or academic ghostwriting service.
Q:Who are your primary clients?
We serve corporate strategy teams, enterprises, startup founders, management consulting firms, financial analysts, academic institutions, PhD scholars, and NGOs across global markets.
Q:How do you safeguard client confidentiality and proprietary data?
We execute comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) prior to receiving proprietary data. All client datasets, methodologies, and deliverables are encrypted, stored in isolated environments, and never shared or repurposed.
Services & Methodologies
Q:What data formats and statistical tools do you support?
We work across Python, R, SPSS, Stata, SAS, Excel, and SQL. Deliverables can be provided in SPSS (.sav), R codebooks, Python Jupyter notebooks, interactive PowerBI/Tableau dashboards, and publication-ready Word/PDF files.
Q:Can you collect primary data or conduct consumer surveys?
Yes. We design rigorous questionnaires, determine statistically sound sample sizes, administer CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interviewing) surveys, clean raw responses, and perform cross-tabulations and segmentation analysis.
Q:What is your turnaround time for a custom research project?
Timelines vary by scope. Rapid corporate intelligence dossiers typically take 5–8 business days. Complex market sizing models or doctoral statistical analysis mandates typically take 2–4 weeks. Exact schedules are confirmed in your formal research proposal.
Academic & PhD Research
Q:How does Aratha support PhD candidates while maintaining academic integrity?
We provide consultative support on research design, questionnaire formulation, data cleaning, and statistical modeling (regression, SEM, ANOVA, etc.). We do NOT write dissertations, invent data, guarantee journal acceptance, or engage in academic misconduct. Our role is that of a methodological and statistical advisor.
Q:Will you explain the statistical findings so I can defend my dissertation?
Yes, absolutely. Every academic support engagement includes a comprehensive walkthrough session where our senior analyst explains the hypotheses tests, statistical tables, effect sizes, and model diagnostics so you are fully prepared for your viva or defense.
Proposals & Engagement
Q:How do I request a research proposal?
You can submit a project brief via our "Request a Research Proposal" form. Our analytical team reviews your requirements and responds with a detailed methodology outline, scope of deliverables, timeline, and fixed quote within 24–48 hours.
Q:Can we book an exploratory consultation before committing?
Yes. You can schedule a 30-minute discovery consultation directly through our website to discuss your research questions, examine data availability, and clarify project feasibility.
Have a Specific Question About Your Upcoming Project?
Our team responds to all formal project scoping queries within 12 business hours.