VYASADEVA ACADEMY FOR RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYTICS (VARDA)

Social Research Simplified

VARDA is committed to advancing the quality and impact of social science research through a blend of expert consultancy, specialised training in research design and analytics, and practical instruction in leading statistical software.

We empower MPhil and PhD scholars, postgraduate (PG) students, researchers, and academic institutions with the skills and resources necessary for evidence-based inquiry across diverse social science disciplines.

Beyond our core service offerings, VARDA also provides personalised academic support and skill-based training to college and university students engaged in research projects, dissertations, and academic writing — fostering a culture of analytical thinking, methodological rigor, and scholarly excellence.

The General Terms and Conditions governing all academic services offered by VARDA elucidate the scope of services, responsibilities of both parties, confidentiality clauses, payment terms, and the ethical standards upheld in the delivery of consultancy and training support. These terms shall be considered a suo moto agreement between the client (scholar, investigator, researcher, or student) and VARDA upon acceptance of any service request.

Detailed communication outlining the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and applicable fees will be shared with the client once the research request gets formally approved by VARDA.

 

VEC Trust Research Wing

Research Areas We Serve

Core Discipline

  1. Economics

  2. Commerce

  3. Human Geography

  4. Management

  5. Psychology

  6. Social History

  7. Sociology

Applied/Professional

  1. Criminology

  2. Demography

  3. Development Studies

  4. Education

  5. Public Administration

  6. Social Work

Interdisciplinary / Emerging

  1. Behavioral Economics

  2. Behavioural Finance

  3. Cultural Studies

  4. Environmental Sociology

  5. Gender Studies

  6. Human Ecology

  7. Social Geography

Workshop on Research Methods

Forthcoming

Forthcoming workshop details will be notified

Completed

Workshop 2024

Workshop 2023

Our Research Services

Academic Consultancy
& Research Guidance

Personalised support for research projects, including thesis and dissertation development, research problem refinement, and methodological troubleshooting

Workshops on Advanced Research Techniques

Comprehensive Research Development

Support in six key steps:

  1. Research Proposal Development

  2. Literature Review

  3. Data Analysis

  4. Preparing Synopsis

  5. Thesis preparation

  6. Preparing for Pre-submission and Submission

Assistance with writing and structuring academic articles, research papers, and other scholarly outputs for publication and presentation.

Thematic workshops focused on specific methods and tools in social science research, tailored for scholars, faculty, and students.

Publications &
Writing Support

Integrated Research Methodology

I Research Design & Planning

  • Formulating Research Design (Exploratory, Descriptive, Causal)

  • Developing Theoretical Frameworks

  • Structuring Research Objectives & Hypotheses

  • Conducting Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using PRISMA

  • Conducting Bibliometric Analysis

  • Selecting Appropriate Measurement Scales

  • Choosing Data Analysis Techniques

II Data Handling & Preparation

  • Data Cleaning and Screening

  • Coding & Recoding Variables

  • Creating SPSS Datasets

  • Labelling Variables and Values

  • Imputation of Missing Values

  • Computing Composite Variables

III Univariate Analysis

  • Descriptive Statistics (Mean, SD, Skewness, Kurtosis)

  • Frequency Tables & Cross-tabulation

  • Normality Testing (Shapiro-Wilk, KS Test)

  • Outlier Detection

  • Graphical Presentation (Boxplots, Histograms)

  • Reliability of Scale (Cronbach’s Alpha)

IV. Non-Parametric Tests

  • Mann–Whitney U Test

  • Kruskal–Wallis Test

  • Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test

  • Friedman Test

V Core Parametric Tests

  • t-Tests (Independent, Paired)

  • ANOVA (One-way, Two-way)

  • Chi-square Test of Independence

  • Bivariate Correlation (Pearson, Spearman)

Application of Statistical Tools

Using SPSS, AMOS, E-Views, R, Excel Solver, Frontline Solver, VOSviewer, NVivo etc.

VI Regression and General Model

  • Multiple Linear Regression (Assumptions, Diagnostics, Interpretation)

  • General Linear Model (GLM)

  • Generalised Linear Model ( GzLM)

  • Logistic Regression (Binary, Multinomial)

  • Probit Regression

VII Multivariate Analysis Technique

  • Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)

  • Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

  • Discriminant Analysis

  • Cluster Analysis (Hierarchical & K-means)

  • Correspondence Analysis

  • Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)

  • Conjoint Analysis

VIII Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)

  • Introduction to SEM

  • CFA: Model Fit, Validity Testing

  • Structural Model Development

  • Mediation Analysis

  • Moderation Analysis

IX Optimisation Techniques

  • Linear Programming (Graphical & Simplex Method)

  • Simulation-Based Optimisation

  • Stochastic Optimization

  • Sensitivity Analysis

X Time Series Analysis

  • · Time Series Decomposition

  • · Trend, Seasonality & Cyclical Patterns

  • · AR, MA, ARMA & ARIMA Models

  • · Stationarity Testing (ADF, ACF, PACF)

  • · Forecasting & Model Validation

  • Simulation (GRG, Simplex, Monte Carlo, Evolutionary)

 B. Research Report & Academic Writing

  • Writing the Thesis

  • Referencing & Citation

  • Plagiarism Check

  • Converting a Thesis into a Research Paper

  • Publication & Peer Review Process

  • Academic Communication & Dissemination, etc.

  A. Qualitative Analysis       

  • Content Analysis,
  • Thematic Analysis,
  • Sentiment Analysis

  • Ethnographic Analysis, etc.

Additional Support

Resource Persons

VARDA engages a panel of experienced research experts and academic advisors across diverse domains. Experts are invited on a need-based basis, depending on the nature and specialization of the project, ensuring domain-specific expertise and high-quality academic support.

Prof. (Dr.) P. S. Das

Professor (Retd.) VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur

Chief Mentor

A distinguished academic in econometrics and operations research with over 50 years of research experience and mentorship of more than 100 scholars.

Dr. P. K. Bhuin

MA(Econ.), MBA(HR), UGC-NET(Mgmt.), Ph.D. (Mgmt.)

Director and Principal Research Advisor

An academic with over 24 years of teaching and research experience, specialises in econometrics, psychometrics and statistical methods.

Dr. R. Das

BE (Mech.), MBA (Project Mgmt.), MCA (Oprn.), Ph.D. (Mgmt.)

Senior Analyst

30 years of experience in airport operations, specializes in stochastic optimization and data-driven modelling for operational efficiency.

Fee Structure

Consultancy on Research Issues ₹1 K per hour

One-on-one consultation on specific research-related concerns (online, appointment-based).

All fees are subject to change based on revisions in service scope, resource allocation, or institutional policies.

Training on Methodology ₹1 K per hour

One-on-one conceptual and applied training (online, appointment-based).

Workshop on Methodology As per Brochure

Specialized topic-based group workshops.

Research Proposal Preparation ₹20K - ₹30K

Structuring, questionnaire design, methodology and training for pre-registration seminar

Complete Data Analysis ₹60K - ₹1.5L
Literature Review ₹30K - ₹40K

Objective-wise data analysis with training in methodology and software; pre-submission support

Critical review of 50 sources; includes article access costs

Thesis Preparation ₹70K -1L

Full writing from Introduction to References; includes plagiarism checks, cross-referencing, and camera-ready formatting

Thesis Correction/Modification Case-specific

Corrections of theses prepared by others/Clients

Article Writing Support (Clients) ₹40K -₹50K

Preparation of a research paper with the standard of a Scopus-indexed journal based on thesis work.

Article Writing Support (Fresh) ₹50K -₹70K

Preparation of a research paper with the standard of a Scopus-indexed journal 

Article Correction ₹5K -₹10K

Review and editing of already prepared article

Journal-specific Modification Free of Costs

Adjusting paper format per journal guidelines/Change on review (only for papers prepared by VARDA)

Communication through WhatsApp [ No: +91 9232786237] is preferred.

Payment of Fees

The fee can be paid to the follwing UPI ID or by scanning the given QR code: Google Pay UPI: 9232786237@okbizaxis

For NEFT/IMPS/RTGS:

Account Name:

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Account Number: 50200051706357 (Current A/c)

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