title: Working with a statistician.
abstract: This chapter presents some guidelines for working with a statistician, beginning with when and why you should consult one. We emphasize the importance of good communication between the statistician and the client and the need for clearly defined tasks and a timetable. Other considerations, such as security, confidentiality, and business arrangements are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Statistical Research Associates, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Berman
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gullíon
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design; D013223:Statistics as Topic / Q000379:methods*