Stat Lab
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES |
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Initial
Consultation No charge
provided the client is UD affiliated and completes the necessary forms. The StatLab
consultant meets with the client and discusses the statistical problem and
other relevant information. The emphasis on this visit is to get all
the required information concerning the research, data, and potential
analysis. In some cases a solution may come from this visit. The
client is required to complete a “Request for Statistical Consulting Form”
prior to scheduling an appointment (see Forms). |
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Additional Consultations
Additional work may require fees. We reserve the right to charge the
client for additional work.
Issues that require extended work will require support from the client. We will discuss with the client the fees for additional work before moving forward. If the client wishes assistance in data analysis, data manipulation, or collection of the data, it may require a formal contract and funding of Graduate Research Assistants in the Statistics Program. Please
note: The StatLab is not designed to teach
statistics or serve as a tutor for graduate students. We expect clients
to have some background in applied statistics before coming to the lab with
questions. We can offer suggestions on resources to help learn
statistics or courses that we offer at the undergraduate and graduate level
to build skills in statistics. |
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Use of information in StatLab Review Session (STAT 641) With permission of the
client, some research problems that come to the StatLab
will be discussed in the StatLab Review
Session. The StatLab Review Session is a once
a week seminar during Fall and Spring semesters where graduate students,
faculty, and other statisticians meet to discuss interesting statistical
problems that come to the StatLab. The client
also is invited to attend these sessions. All information will be kept
confidential to the extent possible. |
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Priorities in consulting From time-to-time the StatLab will need to establish priorities for work depending on the caseload and available limited resources. First priority will be given to funded projects, followed by projects from within the University of Delaware. Clients will be notified if any delays in serves are expected. StatLab
Services are available only during the Fall and Spring Semesters at the
University of Delaware. The StatLab
assistance is available during the following times and locations: Monday 1:00
pm to 5:00 p.m. Room 201 or 214 Townsend Hall Tuesday 11:00 am to 12:00
p.m. Room 201 or 214 Townsend Hall |
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To get
assistance
Statistical consultation is available by appointment only. Users are requested to submit a brief written statement of the problem to the Laboratory prior to scheduling an appointment. A form is available on our web site and can be mailed, faxed, or attached to an e-mail. Please send to: StatLab
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