Statistics Meeting Book (12-14-16)

Updated 8-2016 by Deborah McKenzie

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.

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.

Criteria for Serving as a Committee on Statistics Member:

a. b. c.

Should be a member of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Must have a letter of support from the sponsoring organization. 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.

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