title: Statistical consulting in clinical research: the two-way street.
abstract: Clinical research often rests on statistical interpretation of numerical data. Thus, effective collaboration between clinician and statistician can have central importance. Interaction in the planning phases of a project can identify tractable scientific and statistical problems that will need attention and can help avoid intractable ones. The central need is for clear, broad, specific two-way communication on scientific issues and research roles.
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012107:Research Design; D013223:Statistics as Topic