Social Science Shared Resource

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Social Science Shared Resource Definition

The Social Science Shared Resource provides Cancer Center investigators with theoretical (applied and developmental), measurement and statistical design expertise in the studies of behavioral risks, risk reduction, screening behavior, quality of life, quality of care and health care delivery. The resource assists investigators in psychometric assessment of instruments for studies related to cancer etiology and treatment, develops sampling schemes, surveys, interview training, quality control procedures, and regulatory documents.