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Statistics Committee ToR_6-20-17 (Version 6)
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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STATISTICS:
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a.
Guide and advise and consent on appropriate application and use of statistical
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techniques and tools and the interpretation of results;
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b.
Statistically evaluate and advise on study designs, numerical results, and address
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questions in a timely manner as requested by staff and Official Methods Board;
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Advise AOAC stakeholder panels, working groups, and expert review panels as
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requested by Official Methods Board;
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d.
Advise Official Methods Board on changes to statistical tools, guidance, and
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approaches as it applies to standards development and conformity assessment
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activities;
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Evaluate and/or provide guidance and advice on designing multi-laboratory
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studies, assigned method manuscripts, reporting work sheets, and use of
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appropriate statistical procedures; and
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Other projects as assigned through AOAC staff or Official Methods Board.
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IV.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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STATISTICS:
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Serve as primary representative of the Committee;
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Must be a member of AOAC INTERNATIONAL in good standing
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Facilitate and moderate discussions of the Committee Meetings;
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Present and report on Committee activities and/or recommendations to AOAC
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Official Methods Board (OMB) and actively serve as primary Committee
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representative and participate on the OMB;
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Oversee the implementation of AOAC policies and procedures in the Committee;
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Work with staff on assigning Committee members for method reviews;
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Work with staff and Official Methods Board on priorities to be addressed by the
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Committee; and
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Work with staff and OMB on identification and approval of Committee
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membership.
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V.
CRITERIA FOR SERVING AS A COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS MEMBER:
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Must be a trained statistician, or have documented formal training in statistics,
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applied statistics, or other sufficient relevant expertise;
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Must be willing to carry out the duties and responsibilities described in the Section
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II;
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Must be able to work cooperatively with other volunteers, stakeholders, experts,
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and staff;
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Must submit a CV and a statement of expertise;
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Must have a letter of support from the sponsoring organization; and
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Must have an executed AOAC Volunteer Acceptance Form.
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