Biostatistics support

Atlantic Health investigators can seek statistical guidance for their research projects and grant proposals by contacting the biostatistics manager at the Atlantic Center for Research. In seeking statistical guidance for their research activities and study protocols, Atlantic Health investigators are requested to review the following six steps:

Step 1: Research design

Atlantic Health investigators can seek help regarding the appropriate research design (type of data to be collected, sampling, randomization, number of subjects needed, etc.) for their research initiatives and grant proposals. No statistical analyses will be performed at this stage.

Step 2: Review of IRB guidelines

All Atlantic Health investigators are requested to review guidelines for study protocols in regards to IRB approval. In this regard, research activities are classified into different categories depending on the nature of these activities.

Step 3: Analysis plan

Atlantic Health investigators may seek help regarding the appropriate statistical methodology for their research initiatives and grant proposals. Help is provided in the preparation of analysis plans which may include descriptive statistical methods, and/or basic/advanced statistical modeling techniques or both.

Step 4: Data collection

Data may be collected and saved electronically using appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access).

Step 5: Statistical analysis and interpretations

Atlantic Health investigators may seek help regarding the statistical analyses for their data collected in step 4. Interpretations of the results and conclusions from the analyses can be discussed as needed.

Step 6: Presentations and publications

Atlantic Health investigators may seek help with the dissemination of the data they have collected through preparation of technical reports, presentations, or manuscripts for submission to local or international journals.

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