Biostatistics

The Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) offers a broad range of statistics-related educational resources through My Learning. To access these modules, log in to the Mayo Clinic network.

For My Learning modules available to Mayo Clinic employees

  1. Access My Learning through HR Connect.
  2. Click "Learning" and search by course title or course code.

Educational resources

BlueSky Statistics

BlueSky is a statistical analysis tool, available via the Mayo Dock, to which Mayo Clinic currently holds an enterprise-wide license. For those who need personalized assistance, the CCaTS Service Center offers one-on-one statistical and epidemiologic consultations.

Educational resources and recordings have been created for:

  • Dataset creation.
  • Creating variables with formulas.
  • Dataset manipulation.
  • Descriptive statistics and saving output.

To view these resources and many others, log in to the Mayo Clinic network to visit the BlueSky Statistics intranet site.

Working With the Statistician (502E00CMS090018)

Most researchers rely on statisticians to help them analyze their results. What information should you take to your statistical consultation? You and your statistician will both be glad you learned the answer in this module.

Presenter: Felicity T. Enders, Ph.D.

Data-Monitoring Committees (502E00CMS110027)

The Mayo Clinic Institutional Review Board recently issued a guidance document on Data and Safety Monitoring Plan (DSMP) guidelines (Guidance IRB 10379.002). Elements of a DSMP include study-stopping and participant-stopping rules.

All randomized clinical trials must begin with the assumption of clinical equipoise — that either treatment represents a viable alternative. As a study accrues participants, researchers garner information regarding the clinical equipoise assumption and must reach decisions regarding the continuation of the study.

This module addresses many of the logistical aspects associated with interim monitoring of clinical studies, with emphasis on efficacy evaluation, while providing guidance on appropriate statistical considerations for the repeated evaluation of the study data.

Presenter: Rickey E. Carter, Ph.D.

Research Protocols — Guides to Success (502E00CMS120037)

Scientific advances are based on reproducible science. At the heart of reproducible science is the research protocol. This module discusses guidelines for protocol preparation consistent with regulatory requirements and best practices. Participants also learn to differentiate a research protocol from a grant application.

The module makes recommendations on the importance for specific and measurable outcome measures in the context of mandatory reporting requirements (for example, Clinicaltrials.gov results reporting). Additionally, it highlights institutional resources that can assist investigators with protocol preparation.

Presenter: Rickey E. Carter, Ph.D.

Contact

Please contact the CCaTS Workforce team with any questions.