The ORCS provides consultation and services in the following areas:

Grant writing support

• Provide initial consultation with faculty and staff on prospective research projects
• Review, assist in developing study design
• Conduct power analysis
• Describe statistical models and associated tests

Research planning and study design

• Consultation in early stages of research project to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Reviewing and developing efficient experimental designs
• Supporting the design of data collection instruments and conducting pilot tests
• Consulting on sampling methods

Data Management

• Design of data entry systems
• Coding and transforming variables
• Operating database management systems to clean, store, and archive data

Statistical Analysis

• General linear model (ANOVA, Regression)
• Multilevel modeling (HLM)
• Structural equation modeling
• Psychometrics (item analysis, reliability analysis, Rasch scaling)
• Longitudinal analysis (growth modeling)
• Effect size estimation

Reporting

• Review of interpretations
• Development of appropriate graphical displays
• Manuscript review, meeting reviewer requests