Research Methodology & Evidence
Understand how Shelby Wellbeing classifies, analyses and publishes Australian school wellbeing implementation data and evidence. Get practical next steps.
Shelby separates publicly observed, school-verified, provider-stated, verified compliance, behavioural and research information because these sources have different evidentiary weight. Records retain their source, date, version and limitations. Published findings disclose methodology and suppress small groups to protect privacy and prevent overstatement.
Evidence classes preserve context
A source label explains where information came from; it does not automatically establish quality, suitability or causation.
Publication rules
Research outputs should disclose sample size, dates, method, cohort boundaries, suppression rules and limitations.
Preserve provenance and versions
Separate claims from verification
Do not infer clinical efficacy
Review material changes
Frequently asked questions
Does a provider statement count as verified evidence?
No. Provider-stated information remains labelled separately unless an appropriate verification process supports a different status.
Can platform activity prove a program works?
No. Behavioural activity may show interest or use, but it cannot prove a wellbeing outcome or clinical effect.