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General Clinical Research Center
Statistical Services
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Expert statistical advice is
crucial during all phases of a research study, especially the planning phase. |
A creative idea, a careful plan, a place to carry it out, people to study, and
finally...the results. Are they valid? Should they be published?
Expert statistical advice is crucial during all phases of a research study. From
recruiting enough patients so conclusions are accurate...to administering experimental
treatments in random order so results are unbiased...to selecting the right statistical
tests and interpreting them correctly, our biostatisticians give counsel and advice and review
study conclusions.
Biostatistical consultation services at the University of Iowa General Clinical Research
Center (GCRC) are provided by Drs.
Leon Burmeister
and
Bridget Zimmerman.
Both have PhD degrees in statistics from Iowa State University and share approximately 40
years of collective experience in collaborative studies with researchers at the
University's five health colleges.
Dr. Burmeister reviews statistical aspects of all GCRC protocols before they are approved
by the GCRC Advisory Committee. Dr. Zimmerman provides computational assistance and
data analysis for all active GCRC protocols.
Our statisticians can help you with:
- Selection of appropriate experimental designs and sampling plans.
- Assurance of adequate sample size.
- Utilization of correct statistical analysis.
- Application of masking methods and randomization techniques, when appropriate.
- Evaluation of measurement reliability.
- Assistance in data entry and data management.
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Biostatistical assistance is available
weekdays.
To schedule a consultation
call 384-5488 or 384-5022
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