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AOAC INTERNATIONAL
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Committee on Statistics
The AOAC Committee on Statistics develops and recommends harmonized statistical
guidelines and encourages greater use of standardized statistical techniques. The
committee advises the Official Methods Board on statistical matters concerning study
design and criteria for approval.
There shall be a minimum of seven and a maximum of 12 members, including the chair
and past chair. A member shall be appointed for a three-year term, with no maximum
term limitation. The chair is appointed for one three-year term and may serve one
additional three-year term. The past chair may also become eligible to serve again as
chair for one three-year term.
The Committee may appoint a secretary, if requested by the chair. The committee
selects the secretary for a three-year term
.
Summary of
Duties and Responsibilities
for Members
of
the
Committee on
Statistics
Members
:
a.
Committee on Statistics chair serves as a member of the Official Methods Board.
b.
Committee members statistically evaluate study designs, numerical results, and
responds to Expert Review Panel concerns in a timely manner.
c.
Serve as advisor to Panels and ERP
’s as requested by Official Methods Board.
d.
Advise OMB on changes to statistical policies and guidelines needed for proper
function of the Methods Program
e.
Work with Method Authors in designing interlaboratory studies, preparing
reporting work sheets, and using correct statistical procedures.
Add a section for the chair’s
duties and responsiblities.
Criteria for Serving as a Committee on Statistics Member:
a.
Should be a member of AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
b.
Must have a letter of support from the sponsoring organization.
c.
Must have an executed AOAC Volunteer Acceptance Form.
d.
Documented formal training in statistics or describe how practical experience
suffices as presented in the requisite CV.
e.
Review OMA documents as submitted by Research Institute.
Comment [D1]:
Broaden the language
Comment [D2]:
Separate section on
Committee composition and add more details.
Since this committee has folks interested in
serving on it, it needs a the opportunity for turn
over so that new people can serve on the
committee without the awkward discussion of
inviting people off of the committee
Comment [D3]:
This followed the structure of
the method committees for which the secretary
was being groomed as next chair; this is no
longer the process. While there are recording
secretaries for minutes, no one currently serves
the role of what the original committee sects
served.
Comment [D4]:
Add a little more specificity.
Comment [D5]:
Add a little more specificity.
Updated 8-2016 by Deborah McKenzie