Statistical Support

Statistical and Research Services

The Office of Clinical Research, in collaboration with OCR statistical consultant Doug Staley, offers a wide range of statistical services and expertise that may be of assistance to medical researchers in any phase of the research process.

Doug Staley is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with degrees in Electrical Engineering Science (B.Sc.E.E.) and Psychology (M.A.).
For the the past 25 years he has worked as a researcher and statistician with the
Department of Psychiatry, at St. Boniface General Hospital and he has taught a statistics course at the School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba for the last 20 years. Doug is the author or co-author of more than 45 journal articles and books in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, medicine and education.

Research and statistical support is available in the following areas:

1. Research Support

  • Assisting or conducting literature reviews.
  • Consulting regarding research design and methodology.
  • Consulting regarding statistical design and statistical tests.
  • Facilitating the ethical review process with respect to design and statistical concerns.

2. Statistical and Data Analysis

  • Data input to computer software programs (SPSS and SAS).
  • Analysis and interpretation of data.
  • Preparation of statistical reports, tables and figures.
  • Recommendation of appropriate statistical software programs for research.

3. Writing

  • Writing scientific articles and research papers.
  • Editing manuscripts for submission to journals or conferences.
  • Reviewing and critiquing journal articles.
  • Preparing grant submissions.
  • Preparing internal departmental reports and documents.

4. Teaching and Education

  • Teaching statistical theory to staff, residents and medical students.
  • Presenting data analysis and research results.
  • Attending education rounds, conferences and other research forums.

Accessing Statistical Support Services

If you would like more information about statistical support services for your study, please contact the Office of Clinical Research through this website under “Contact Us” or email dstaley@mts.net.

Requests for OCR statistical services are priorized on the basis of time considerations, nature of the statistical request and availability of research grant funds.