Statistical Support 
 
 
Statistical services are an integral part of the Office of Nursing Research.  Dr. Alexandra Hanlon provides consultation with standing and research faculty and graduate or postdoctoral students on their current data, and will partner with faculty and students in grant applications as well as in data analysis and dissemination. 
 
         Facilitate Research
        Pre-award support
        Post-award analyses
        Abstract preparation
        Manuscript preparation
        Consultation
 
         Pre Award Support:
        Study design
        Study subjects
        Types of variables
        Scales of measurement
        Types of data
        Methods of data collection
        Validity and reliability
        Follow-up period
        Statistical methods
        Sample size calculations/power analysis
 
         Dissertation Advising:  Areas of Assistance
        Database design
        Review statistics plan for appropriate methodology
        Interpretation of software output
        Appropriate presentation of results
 
 Investigators interested in initiating a research project are encouraged to contact Dr. Alexandra Hanlon via email (alhanlon@nursing.upenn.edu) to schedule a face-to-face meeting.  Prior to the meeting, it is recommended that the investigator provide a brief summary of the objectives and study design. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the research needs and study design issues, to estimate workload, and to plan a realistic timetable.  Each project requires that investigators complete a Request for Statistical Support.