What to Expect
Turnaround/timeline
The BAC always strives to meet its deadlines; however, it generally takes weeks to months to conduct most analyses. This is due to the meticulous attention necessary to clean and format the data and then perform an appropriate and complete analysis. The most effective approach to this phase of any study is a methodical and careful analysis with checks on data and results. Therefore, involvement of BAC in the design through the implementation and into the analysis phase of any study can greatly reduce the time needed to complete analysis.
Working Effectively with BAC Staff
Some suggestions to facilitate communication between faculty investigators, biostatisticians and BAC staff with the goal of maintaining an efficient and collegial relationship.
Fees and budgeting process
Short-term collaborative consulting and assistance with data analysis through the BAC requires funding for the statistical consultant on an hourly basis. Rates differ for work carried out by staff biostatisticians and SAS programmers.| SAS Programmers | $50.00 per hour |
| Biostatisticians | $75.00 per hour |
Budgeting for fixed-percent effort or task-based budgeting for longer-term projects (link to "Grant-, foundation- and industry-funded projects") must be arranged through the BAC in collaboration with either the BAC budget manager or managing director. The budgeting process can be initiated by a request via the Collaboration Request Form .
Policy on Authorship
Policy on Review of Manuscripts Prior to Submission
