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Turn confusing stats output into clear, dissertation-ready results

Find the right statistical test for free, then turn the key values from your output into an APA 7 write-up, a plain-English explanation and charts.

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Here is an example Decoder result for an independent-samples t-test, using sample data. Tap a tab to look at each part.

1. You enter values from your output
Outcome
wellbeing score
Intervention
M 24.60 · SD 5.20 · n 30
Control
M 20.90 · SD 5.80 · n 30
t · df · p
2.60 · 58 · .012

Sample data for illustration only.

2. You get

APA 7 Paragraph

An independent-samples t-test was conducted to compare wellbeing score between the intervention group (M = 24.60, SD = 5.20) and the control group (M = 20.90, SD = 5.80). Results indicated a statistically significant difference, with the intervention group scoring significantly higher than the control group; t(58) = 2.60, p = .012, d = 0.67, 95% CI [0.85, 6.55].

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Answer a few questions about your variables and research design, and the Navigator points you to the right test before you run anything.

  • Find which of the 22 tests fits your data
  • Parametric and non-parametric options, with a plain-English reason for each
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Enter the key values from your SPSS, jamovi, JASP, R, Stata or Excel output and get:

  • APA 7 results paragraph
  • Plain-English explanation of what your result means
  • Effect sizes and confidence intervals, where they apply
  • Discussion sentence starters for your write-up
  • Charts for your results (download as PNG or SVG where available)
  • Every result saved as a draft or final, so you can come back to it

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How it works

A clear, guided path from research question to dissertation-ready write-up.

Step 1

Identify the right test

Answer a few questions about your research design and variables. We'll match you to the correct statistical test and explain why it fits.

Step 2

Enter your statistical results

Run the test in your own software, then copy the key values from your output table: means, SDs, test statistics, p-values, and related results.

Step 3

Get your write-up and explanation

Receive an APA 7 results paragraph, a plain-English interpretation of what the result means, and discussion sentence starters you can adapt. Where charts are produced, you can also download them as image files.

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