I need statistical advice for my research at Texas A&M. Can I use the Statistical Consulting Center? What are the costs, how do I initiate a request, and what are the expectations for acknowledgment if the collaboration leads to a publication or grant?
Navigate to stat.tamu.edu. Click on the 'Resources' button in the main navigation. Click on the 'Statistical Consulting Center' link in the dropdown menu. Identify who can utilize the SCC services and any associated fees. Locate the method for initiating a consulting request, including required email information. Find the expectations for acknowledgment or authorship for collaborations leading to scientific publications or grant applications. Synthesize all identified information into a concise answer.
State that the SCC primarily serves Texas A&M University faculty members, and students may accompany advisors. Confirm no fee for initial meetings and often no fee for short-term consulting. State that requests are initiated by emailing scc@stat.tamu.edu with a brief project description, contact info, and meeting time suggestions. Explain that joint authorship is expected for publications resulting from collaborative services. Mention that SCC personnel should be included for partial support on grant applications they help prepare.