Statistical Support for Research
The Office of Research provides biostatistical support and guidance to Western Health staff for research projects conducted at Western Health. This will improve the quality, efficiency and impact of research through the provision of biostatistical advise, consultancy and collaboration at all stages of the research process.
Our Services
Early consultation with our experienced biostatistician will help you to ensure that the study design and execution enable the aims of the research project to be addressed.Our statistical support includes but is not limited to
- Study design - assist with the setting up of a research project by collaborating on the formulation of aims and testable hypotheses, selection of endpoints (measurables), creation of experimental plans – including randomisations – design of sampling schemes, power and sample size calculations and protocol writing.
- Statistical data analysis : advise, assist or perform analysis with the researchers.
- Grant preparations – the statistician takes responsibility for the statistical methods section of the research proposals, including power and sample size calculations, and if required, a formal statistical analysis plan (SAP).
- Presentation of results and manuscript preparation - assistance to determine the appropriate presentation of results and description of methods for manuscripts intended for journal article submission.
- Review the statistics component of the draft manuscript before submission.
- Respond to the statistics related comments from a reviewer of the manuscript.
How to Request Our Statistical Support?
Please complete and submit the form to request a statistical consultation. You will be contacted by the biostatistician as soon as capacity allows.
Please note the turnaround time for our first response is up to 10
business days. Please ensure to contact our service early on in your research
project in order to allow ample time for statistical consulting. Please inform the biostatistician of any deadlines in advance to ensure we have enough time to provide useful advice.
Research Workshops
The Western Health Statistical Support Service at the Office for Research will facilitate statistical workshops for WH staff/researchers to assist in the fundamental understanding of how to design research projects, analyse and report statistical results. Should you have specific workshop needs, please feel free to contact the Western Health Statistical Support Service. See our Research Workshops here.
Biostatistics Q&A Live
We are excited to introduce our monthly Biostatistical Q&A Live sessions, held online on the last Thursday of every month at 2.00pm. These sessions are designed to help researchers with any questions they may have regarding their statistical aspects of their research. You can log in and ask questions live or send your inquiries ahead of time to our support email ([email protected]), and we'll address them during the session. This is a great opportunity to receive expert guidance and enhance your research outcomes.
You can sign in using the following link (Link). See you there.
Biostatistics Support Toolkit
Unlock the power of data with the Biostatistics Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to empower researchers in conducting their own statistical analyses. We are keen to ensure that all researchers at Western Health have access to essential biostatistical resources which can be applied to projects that do not require complex statistical methodologies and analysis.
This toolkit provides a selection of essential resources, including textbooks, guides, and tools that cover a wide range of statistical methods and techniques. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your understanding, the toolkit offers the knowledge and support you need to confidently perform your analyses and enhance the quality of your research.
You can access our statistics toolkits using the following link (Link).
We look forward to working with you.
For your queries please contact the Western Health Statistical Support Service at: [email protected]
SPSS software
A single license SPSS on one of the shared PCs at the Office for Research (Level 3, WCHRE Sunshine Hospital) is available for staff usage. Data can be accessed via the S: drive or you can bring a USB stick along. Please send us a meeting invitation (Outlook) to book the computer if you'd like to access the program to: [email protected]
