Statistical Consulting and Training Services

The TCC provides a range of services to both the public and University of Alberta research communities. We offer courtesy consulting sessions to University-affiliated graduate students, research associates, and faculty members. Through referrals to our consultant members, a full range of consulting and training services to support long-term projects and non-affiliated researchers are also available.

Browse our consulting guidelines, services, and fees below.

Guidelines and Common Questions

Where do I go for my consultation?
All appointments will be virtual meetings.  A meeting link will be sent to you.  If you would like to meet in person please include this in the request form or email mathtcc@ualberta.ca.  
Can you help with my thesis or research project?
The majority of our clients are graduate students working on a thesis or research project! We can provide general statistical advice and direction, but cannot decide on research hypotheses or carry out statistical analysis.
What can I expect from my session or initial consultation?
We offer consultations throughout the week. Please check the schedule for available sessions for the current month. An initial 45-minute consultation requires a fee of $50.00, which can be paid at Marketplace and is due upon submitting your request. The consultation will begin once the consultant has reviewed your request and assessed whether additional time is needed. If more than 45 minutes are required, an invoice will be issued based on the time spent and project complexity. The consultant will discuss this with you before proceeding.  
Can you help with my assignments or coursework?
Under no circumstances do we provide tutoring or assistance with graded coursework. Assistance in 100- or 200-level MATH/STAT courses is available from the Decima Robinson Support Centre
Can we discuss data that is private or confidential?
    Clients are responsible for ensuring that consultation activities do not breach their own ethics requirements or privacy agreements. For example, while you might not be able to share protected data with consultants, it could be acceptable to discuss relevant methods and procedures.
Will I be required to list my consultant as a research collaborator?
    There is no expectation to include a TCC consultant as an author or research collaborator, although acknowledgements are certainly welcome. For paid consulting work, this decision is again left to the client, although it might be appropriate depending on the nature and depth of the work performed. See more details below.
Paid Consulting Services

Our members work as consultants external to the TCC and the Department to offer a full range of statistical consulting and training services to individuals and groups seeking dedicated, long-term, and flexible support. All fees are assessed on a case-by-case basis by the assigned consultant.

Below are examples of the general services a consultant can provide.

  • Statistical consulting is a standard service where a consultant advises on statistical matters at any stage of the research process. This might involve commonly used statistical methods or other specialized techniques, depending on the project.
  • Basic analysis refers to work performed to analyze a client's data.
  • A statistical review requires a consultant to assess the statistical content of academic writing and/or existing literature to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Project management has a consultant follow the course of a research endeavor and provide statistical support in experimental design, data collection, analysis, result interpretation, and other relevant areas.

 

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