You have a DNP project which calls for an intervention. Typically, the intervention will require 8 to 10 weeks of exposure to ‘something’. It could be an… Read more “PICOT or PI-Not”

So a while back, I had a blog on the dynamics of a consultation. Since that time, I have a new perspective on it. There are multiple… Read more “Statistics Basics for Consults”

Statistics is not a language that people speak on a regular basis. It’s just not done. But most people know how to speak or write words on… Read more “Write the Words YOURSELF to Understand It”

I have a particular preference for on-line survey collection. I like the fact that some systems have the ability to collect information electronically – without you leaving… Read more “Survey Monkey & Getting Your Hands Dirty”

A few years ago, I taught r programming to a group of talented researchers. Each student varied in level of understanding and background. One person worked as… Read more “Re-Create Your Learning Environment”

Often times I silently observe the conversations , the posts, the messages with regards to how people are surviving their classes. I see references to youtube a… Read more “Youtube University”

There is a misconception with statistics that we need to clear up. As statisticians, we do a lot of ‘number crunching’. I am not ignoring the fact… Read more “Before you Crunch the Numbers”

Visualization and planning are two underrated skills sets in statistics. Some people skip the planning phase of analysis because it lacks self-explanation. How do you know the… Read more “Can you SEE it?”

The science world is slowing accepting other forms of statistical program outside of SAS and SPSS. There is R programming. Many people need to use it. Some… Read more “R You Serious?”

The phone rings and I pick it up. Someone in a low whisper is asking to make an appointment to speak with me. Their boss just left… Read more “The ForeBidden”