 Statistics
and Methodology Consulting
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Sir Ronald Fisher, a pioneering British geneticist and statistician,
gave the following advice, which rings even truer today than when he gave
it at the Indian Statistical Congress in 1938:
"To call in the statistician after
the experiment is done may be no more than asking him to perform a post-mortem
examination: he may be able to say what the experiment died of."
Experimental Design
Before you begin any research, it is best to think through what exactly
you are trying to find and how the data should be collected so that you
can draw valid conclusions from your study. Most of our faculty have extensive
training in experimental design, and collaborating or consulting with
us during the project's development can save a lot of work and heartache
later.
Statistical Services
Once the data are in, you may want expert help in figuring out what it
all really means. Over two thirds of published medical studies are either
analyzed incorrectly (using the wrong tests) or show misinterpretations
of the statistics used. Don't make the mistake of using inappropriate
tests to analyze data and possibly misinterpreting your data. In the Department
of Preventive Medicine, we have experienced statisticians who can offer
useful advice. Consider contacting us during the planning phase of your
research study to get the most bang for your research bucks.
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