The MSCC provides consultative and collaborative methodological support across multiple stages of research and grant development.
Study Design and Planning
- Study design consultation for quantitative research
- Guidance on research questions, hypotheses, and conceptual frameworks
- Power and sample size guidance
- Measurement strategy and survey design guidance
Data Management and Preparation
- Recommendations on data structure, entry, and quality control
- Codebook development and data documentation guidance
- Reproducible workflow guidance (e.g., project organization, R Markdown)
Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
- Review of proposed analytic approaches
- Guidance on selection of appropriate statistical methods
- Support for interpretation of analytic results
- Guidance on reporting analytic findings for manuscripts and grant proposals
Reporting and Dissemination
- Feedback on analytic reporting, interpretation, and data visualization approaches
- Methodological guidance for presentations and manuscripts
- Support for reporting guideline alignment (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE)
Scope and expectations are clarified during intake to ensure appropriate and sustainable support.