Research, Analysis & Modelling
RED provides Research, Analysis & Modelling services to aid customer decision making processes.
Research
Research is typically undertaken to gain a better understanding of a subject. It is the systematic process of collecting, collating and analysing data and information about that subject.
Statistical Analysis
Data is not information. In order to extract information from data, we need to utilise the methods and theories of statistics, probability and science. These therefore form the core processes of any Statistical Analysis.
Operational Analysis and Operational Research
Born in WWII Britain, Operational Analysis (and Operational Research) is the application of the methods of science to complex systems. It utilises mathematics, simulation and reasoning to provide the answers to complex real-world systems.
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
Mathematical Modelling uses mathematics to represent real-world systems, in order to solve problems or answer questions. Through a process of simplification and abstraction, any real world system, no matter how complex, can be represented to some degree.
Example Projects
Below are some projects recently completed by RED, or the case studies listed on the right of this page give a more in-depth view of some of our recent project work.
- Liquid Feed Market Study (The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)) A Canadian composting organisation has developed a number of unique environmental technologies which divert biodegradable material from landfill disposal. WRAP's Business Development Service engaged RED to provide business development and marketing planning support for the new UK operation.
- Staff Appraisal Equality Analysis (HM Land Registry) RED developed a suite of Excel spreadsheets to assist The Land Registry in performing analysis on staff appraisal results, identifying any potential inequalities across demographic groups.
- Statistical Analysis of UK Driving Theory Test Results (The Driving Standards Agency (DSA)) With the introduction in July 1996 of the UK Driving Test, RED was commissioned to provide Analysis that ensures the Theory Test is performing as expected.
- Offenders Behaviour Modelling (The Home Office) RED was tasked with updating and modifying the existing offender model, updating the statistics the model uses as input and produce new estimates based on these figures.
- Hazard Perception Test Clip Validation (The Driving Standards Agency (DSA)) The UK Driving Theory Test includes a section designed to test a candidates Hazard Perception skills, utilising filmed video clips. RED was tasked with understanding the nature of any improvements seen in the candidate population since the Tests introduction and developing a new clip validation method.
