Biostatistics Consulting Services

Any researchers who need statistical help on their projects can use the service, whether part of MCW or not.

We take in all projects we feel we can offer assistance on. The most appropriate pair of statisticians are used depending on the analysis needed.

The department does not, officially, require the statisticians' names to be published in a research article on which they did statistical analysis.

It is best to contact us as soon as possible, during the planning stage for your research.

The first step is to fill out the application form on our website and send it to us. You will be contacted to set up an initial meeting, where you will be able to discuss your project with a MS and PhD statistician.

If you are still in the planning stage:
          -Your research hypotheses.

          -Relevant papers from the literature.

          -Your advisor (if you are a student).
 

If you have already collected the data, you should bring some of the data with you (be sure there is no identifying in information). Also bring a research proposal or draft if applicable.

We will send you a summary of the meeting which will discuss the statistical methodology we wish to use, as well an estimate of how much time we believe the project will take.

For employees of MCW and affiliates (Froedtert, Blood Center, Marquette, etc.), consultation is free of charge for those working on clinical and/or translational research. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact us.

For all other clients, the rates are as follows:

Faculty Member: $140/hour, Staff Biostatistician: $80/hour, Data Entry: $40/hour.

Free drop-in statistical help is offered three days a week from 1-3 pm, as well as alternating Monday mornings at the VA Medical Center. This is a good tool for those just getting started on their projects. Please see our drop-in page for more information.

 For statistical analysis we mainly use SAS software. R (a free version of Splus) is used sometimes as well.

Depending on your level of statistical knowledge, there are many different programs are available. STATA is probably the best for people new relatively new to statistics. SPSS is another program that operates using an easier point and click interface. R and SAS are somewhat more advanced programs.

There are resources available for several different software packages:

    SAS or STATA: Scott Jackson, sjackson@mcw.edu, 414-456-8358
 

    R or CART: Aniko Szabo, aszabo@mcw.edu, 414-456-4096

    SPSS: Qun (Katelyn) Xiang, qxiang@mcw.edu, 414-456-8391