Appointment Request/Problem Description Form

Have you consulted with us (Biostatistics or Statistics) previously?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, does the current consultation concern a project you have discussed with us before?

The schedule of appointments for the current academic quarter can be seen in the U.W. Statistical Consulting Calendar.

Indicate the department in which you [have / prefer to have] an appointment scheduled:

You will be contacted by phone or email to confirm an appointment date and time.  Note that appointments can be scheduled only during the four academic quarters when the University of Washington is in session.

How did you find out about this consulting service?

In the input box below, please describe your scientific problem and the statistical issues you want to discuss (e.g., study design, methods of analysis, interpretation and/or presentation of results).  Please begin with a statement of your scientific aims and, if possible, provide some background or context for us.

It is often helpful to:

• List any references in your field which might help familiarize a consultant with your work (and attach copies of important papers if possible).
• Send us or bring to the meeting samples of questionnaires or any forms used for data collection.
• If available, bring copies of any preliminary descriptive analyses of your data, including graphics (scatterplots, histograms, etc.). 
• If you have questions related to use or interpretation of output from a specific computer software package, please bring program documentation with you.
• If you have a collaborator or advisor who could provide additional valuable input, we would encourage their attendance.

In order to confirm your appointment with us -- and to help us prepare for the appointment -- we require that you submit this problem description form at least one day prior to your scheduled appointment.

We look forward to meeting you. If you are unable to make the above appointment, please contact the appropriate department to cancel and reschedule.

Dept of Biostatistics, Box 357232 F-600 Health Sciences Building ph: 206-543-1044, fax: 206-543-3286 email: bconslt@u.washington.edu

Dept of Statistics, Box 354322 B-313 Padelford Hall ph: 206-543-0403, fax: 206-685-7419 email: sconslt@stat.washington.edu