The CTSI BERD (Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design) Core consultations pool Penn State resources across campuses to offer training in biostatistical and epidemiological methodologies and assistance to investigators in study design, data management and analysis. BERD provides for free up to four hours of consultation per project for the development of clinical and translational science external grant proposals and consultations for institute-funded pilot projects. Visit the CTSI Consultations website to learn more about BERD consultations and upcoming BERD seminars.
The Statistical Consulting Center (SCC) provides statistical advice and support to Penn State researchers and external clients in industry and government. The SCC provides support in the following areas:
- Research Planning
- Design of Experiments and Survey Sampling
- Statistical Modeling and Analysis
- Analysis Results Interpretation
- Advice on appropriate software for data analysis
Visit the Statistical Consulting Center website to learn more about their services.