Specific services offered by the SCC include assistance in design of clinical trials, experimental design, power and sample size estimation, randomization, data management, modeling, data analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation. The Center also can help designing, conduct and analyze surveys. Consulting is provided by Biostatistics faculty and staff. Staff consultants are supervised by a member of the faculty.
Also, through the SCC, the Department of Biostatistics, Data Science and Epidemiology supports the research mission of all units of Augusta University by providing collaborative research support throughout all phases of internal and external grant proposal preparations and funded research, serving as co-investigators in the grants. Similar collaborative support is also provided to external researchers.
A consulting application form must be completed online before an appointment can be scheduled. This form is used in matching the client’s needs with the proper statistical expertise to ensure the best possible services.
Instructions for submitting a request via iLab:
1. Create an account in iLab if you do not already have one.
2. Specify your lab. If you do not have a lab, faculty can ask to create their
own lab, via ilabadmin@augusta.edu.
3. In iLab, select the drop-down menu at the top left, select “Core Facilities”,
scroll down and select “Statistical Consulting Center.”
4. Select your title from the drop-down menu.
5. Go to the “Request Services” tab in the upper right, select “Initiate request.”
6. Fill out the form.
7. Save form.
8. Enter the CFC number (obtained from your department).
9. Submit.
Fill out a Consultation Application
Statistical Consulting Center (SCC)
Health Sciences Campus
706-721-2947
706-721-6294
The consultation fee is $120 per hour for faculty/staff/affiliates of Augusta University ($240 per hour for all others). The initial hour-long consultation meeting to discuss the project and the scope of the work involved is provided free of charge to all Augusta University investigators.
Grant preparation support is offered to Augusta University researchers free of charge, provided that the SCC faculty is a co-investigator in the proposal with a funding request for significant percent effort.
Other important information to know:
A consulting application form must be completed online before an appointment can be scheduled. This form is used in matching the client’s needs with the proper statistical expertise to ensure the best possible services. Following review of the application, an appointment will be arranged with the client for the initial meeting.
The Consulting Application Form and additional information can be accessed via the Consulting Application.
