Data Center: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Center for Research on Health Care (CRHC) Data Center?
2. What services does the Data Center offer?
3. Who pays for the Data Center?
4. What does the Data Center charge for services?
5. How should I write the Data Center into my grant?
6. Can anyone use the Data Center, or do I need to be a faculty member in the CRHC?
7. When should I get the Data Center involved with my study?
8. I already have a partial team in place. Will the Data Center work with the team?
9. I only need help with statistical analysis. Will the Data Center provide just that one service, or do I have to use the whole package?
10. Will the Data Center provide consulting services for my grant?
11. Can the Data Center help with pilot research?

What is the Center for Research on Health Care (CRHC) Data Center?

The Data Center was established under the CRHC to serve as a resource for faculty who are engaged in research. The Data Center provides data and statistical specialists who assist investigators with their data needs. Top of page.

What services does the Data Center offer?

We offer a wide variety of data services that can be customized to meet the needs of any project, large or small. All of the services can be used individually or grouped as a package, allowing the principal investigator to devote full attention to research. Top of page.

Who pays for the Data Center?

Generally, investigators use grant resources to compensate the Data Center for time spent on projects. However, this is not the only method of payment, and we can work with you to determine which method would be best for you. Top of page.

What does the Data Center charge for services?

Our fees are based on the size and scope of the project as well as the extent of involvement of the Data Center. Please contact us for an estimate for services. Top of page.

How should I write the Data Center into my grant?

We have several templates that you can incorporate into your grant proposal. We will be happy to provide these to you and assist you with customizing them for your grant proposal submission. Please contact us for more information. Top of page.

Can anyone use the Data Center, or do I need to be a faculty member in the CRHC?

The Data Center is available to everyone. We can help resolve your data needs. Contact us to discuss your project and see how we can be of assistance. Top of page.

When should I get the Data Center involved with my study?

The sooner the better. Development will generally progress with the greatest ease if the principal investigator involves the Data Center before submitting a grant proposal. Top of page.

I already have a partial team in place. Will the Data Center work with the team?

Yes. You can tailor the extent of the Data Center's involvement to meet your needs without any loss of quality. Top of page.

I only need help with statistical analysis. Will the Data Center provide just that one service, or do I have to use the whole package?

We can provide individual services in most cases. Please contact us to find out more. Top of page.

Will the Data Center provide consulting services for my grant?

We can offer consulting services in most cases. Please contact us to find out more. Top of page.

Can the Data Center help with pilot research?

The Data Center can work on any type of research study, regardless of the scope of the study. We have worked on pilot research as well as multisite studies. Top of page.