If I remember you can do mean, median, standard deviation and mode. More than this, the doctorate level deals with N-annova /Annova etc which probably involves factor analysis and making equations about what factors affects the variable in question
So, make a list of parameters u want to optimize and study. All of which can be linked to performance and has to be possible to alter to check effect. The software R if I remember is what the PHD guys used to use.
On a serious note, AI can do wonders about this