Evaluation of Biostatistical Components of Projects

Evaluation of Statistical Plans in Study Proposals

1. Evidence that the biostatistician was strongly involved in the study planning
2. Degree to which the plan seemed to be generic vs. tailored to the study design
3. Degree to which the statistical/experimental design of the study is appropriate
4. Degree to which the sample size was justified and power calculations were based on realistic assumptions
5. Adequacy of the response variable chosen for the study in terms of information content and precision