Problem specification
- Formulate hypotheses to be tested and their order of importance
- Review literature related to hypotheses to estimate effect sizes
- Synthesize results across previous studies (meta-analyses)
Study design and methodology
- Select appropriate study design (e.g., randomized, cross-sectional, longitudinal, case-control, etc.)
- Calculate appropriate sample sizes and conduct power calculations
- Specify method of experimental assignment
- Specify statistical analysis plans
- Assist with the preparation of grant and contract proposals, study protocols, and/or standard operating procedures
Data collection, processing, and monitoring
- Develop standardized operating procedures for data collection and study monitoring
- Use ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) software to develop, implement, and monitor data collection systems
- Build Access databases and Excel workbooks
- Develop phone-based Interaction Voice Recognition (IVR) systems for random assignment of study participants
- Conduct interim analyses to contribute to reports for Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs)
Statistical analysis
- Analyze data using a wide variety of statistical software, including SAS, Stata, SPSS, and R, among others
- Prepare tables and charts summarizing results
- Provide interpretation of study results
Authorship
- Develop manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Prepare reports and other dissemination materials