Scotiabank Adjudication Module

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2006
Accreditation for Statisticians Practicing in
Canada May, 2006
Presented by Dr. Judy-Anne Chapman, National
Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group,
Queen's University
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Whats involved in Statistical Accreditation?

• Two Levels of Accreditation
• Professional (designated as P.Stat)
• Associate (designated as A.Stat.)

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What do P.Stat. And A.Stat. Have?

• Good Statistical Practices
• Planning of projects and studies
• Data collection and management
• Analyses of data
• Synthesis of results
• Interpretation of data and results and,
• Oral and written communication about projects and
  studies.

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How will Accreditation help employers?

• An Accredited Professional Statistician will
• Possess statistical skills from formal training
• Have demonstrated skill in applying Statistics
• Possess sound oral and written communication
  skills
• Document records of professional development
• Follow ethical practices that meet professional
  standards
• Develop the ability to build strong working
  relationships with colleagues/clients

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How will Accreditation help statisticians?

• Enhance professional practice
• Facilitate professional development
• Facilitate mentorship for new graduates
• Foster communication among statisticians
• Promote continuing professional development

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How to apply to become a P.Stat. or A.Stat.?

• Detailed information www.ssc.ca
• Certain important information, you should be
  aware of

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Confidentiality

• Reviewers roles and duties
• Storage of documents
• Letters of confidentiality
• What if no written reports available?

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Any Questions
Dr. Judy-Anne Chapman, National Cancer Institute
of Canada Clinical Trials Group, Queen's
University emailJChapman_at_ctg.queensu.ca