Biostatistics and Clinical Research Scientific Resources Core
The Biostatistical and Clinical Research Scientific Resources Core to support and enhance the research objectives of the trainees. Specifically, the BCRSRC will provide valuable assistance to trainees in four fundamental research areas: 1) study design, 2) study coordination, 3) data management, and 4) statistical analysis. The BCRSRC builds upon the existing Johns Hopkins Biostatistical Center.
Available Services for Trainees include:
Study Design
• Statistical aspects of study design
• Sampling strategies
• Randomization
Study Administration
Job description templates
• Staff hiring & limited training assistance
• Manual of Operations templates
• SAE reporting procedures
• Recruitment, randomization, and retention protocols & training assistance
• GCRC & IRB application assistance
Data Collection
• Questionnaire/Forms development
• Protocols for interviewing, data entry
Data Management
• Variable dictionary (coding)
• Database development
• Data entry procedures
• Quality control procedures (what data to check, how often to check data)
• DSMB guidelines
Statistical Analysis
• Assistance with overall analysis strategy
• Analytic file structure
• Alterative choices of statistical models
• Use of statistical programs
• Specialized analyses
