“I met Alastair at Cairnmillar during my Graduate Diploma of Psychology degree. I had completed stats previously at other universities and found statistics extremely difficult to grasp. I barely passed those units.

However, meeting Alastair and having him as my teacher and research supervisor was such a blessing. Firstly, he taught me stats extremely patiently and explained each of the statistical analyses very clearly.

I now have a very good and in-depth understanding of statistical tools and how to apply these tools to various research questions. Alastair has helped me eliminate my fear for stats and currently, I’m confident in myself to be able to conduct statistical analyses. Secondly, Alastair helped me build my critical thinking skills.

When I spoke to him about my research questions as well as structuring my arguments, he encouraged me to think critically about it. As my research supervisor, Alastair was very encouraging, enthusiastic, and extremely supportive. I attribute a large proportion of my success to Alastair’s guidance and teaching.

Because of Alastair, I managed to go from a student who was barely passing statistics in psychology at an undergraduate level to completing my Doctorate of Psychology and having published scientific articles.”

“I was incredibly fortunate to have Alastair as my primary research supervisor in 2016. His expertise in data analysis and statistics was truly exceptional, providing invaluable guidance that was pivotal in shaping my research, and communicating my findings.

Alastair not only offered thorough and considered insights into complex methodologies and data analysis, but also patiently assisted in interpreting results, ensuring a rigorous approach to every aspect of my study.

His knowledge and commitment to the analytical process enriched my academic experience and empowered me to confidently navigate and problem solve the inevitable challenges of research. I am deeply grateful for Alastair’s mentorship and the lasting impact it has had on my academic and professional growth.”

“Prior to commencing my thesis under Dr Anderson’s tutelage, given the many challenges I faced with previous supervisors, I held a very pessimistic view on what supervision could offer and the amount of support I could garner. After our first interaction I realised that that there was something truly special about Dr Anderson’s approach, he was passionate and conveyed a belief in my ability, an experience I have seldom had.

I also felt almost immediately how invested Dr. Anderson was in the projects and the students he worked with. Throughout the two years of working with Dr Anderson, I felt safe and very supported to challenge myself by taking on a complicated analysis with a software program I had limited exposure to. I learned a lot about myself and grew tremendously, and I doubt I would have been able to rise to the challenge without Dr Anderson’s support. I am very grateful to have been Dr Anderson’s student.”

“I am delighted to write a testimonial for my Master of Clinical Psychology Research Methods teacher, Alastair, who played an instrumental role in helping me write my thesis. His exceptional knowledge and expertise in research methods provided me with a strong foundation and clear direction throughout my project.

Alastair is incredibly friendly and approachable, always willing to engage in discussions and offer thoughtful feedback. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to produce a well-structured and comprehensive thesis. His dedication to his students and their success is truly commendable, and I feel fortunate to have had him as a mentor. I highly recommend Alastair to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and supportive teacher in Clinical Psychology Research Methods.”

"Alastair is a maverick statistician and mathematician with profound knowledge of the field.

His insights are broad and stimulate a kind of thinking necessary for knowledge production and solving problems.

He can think theoretically and in an applied sense, making him easy to work with. He is approachable, dedicated and above all diligent in his methods."

“I am incredibly grateful for Alastair's tutoring and support during my Honours year. His approach to teaching statistics was both accessible and comprehensive.

He not only helped me to understand and perform complex statistical analyses, he did so in a way that gave me a deeper appreciation of psychological research.

I could not recommend Alastair more as a teacher, his dedication and support was invaluable to both my Honours experience and final grades."

“Alastair was an invaluable asset throughout my PhD journey. His reliability and dedication were evident from the start, as he consistently went above and beyond to understand the complexities of my research area.

His exceptional SPSS skills were crucial in analysing my data, providing insights that significantly enhanced the quality of my work. Beyond his technical expertise, Alistair was an overall nice guy, always approachable and willing to help.

I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and dependable support in their academic endeavours."

“Alastair was an absolutely fantastic tutor, I used him for my undergrad statistics as well as my honours statistics. He clearly explained things and took the extra time to understand my requests to give me the most correct answer. Would highly recommend for both pre grad and post grad students."

“Alastair is a fantastic tutor with extensive knowledge of statistics.

He helped myself and two friends to make sense of our thesis statistics and various assignments throughout our psychology Honours degree.

I would highly recommend him as a tutor."