Who Are We?
The Quantitative Analysis Research Core (QUARC) is a dedicated facility that provides specialized quantitative support to advance research in human movement and physiology.
Our mission is to help researchers harness cutting-edge quantitative techniques to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of human movement, variability, and performance. We offer a broad range of services, including statistical consulting, nonlinear analysis, data processing, and customized training, tailored to meet the unique needs of each research project. Our team collaborates closely with clients to ensure they have access to advanced analysis tools, whether through hands-on assistance, training, or consultation.
Services
Statistical Consulting
Guidance on choosing appropriate statistical techniques and interpreting results for meaningful insights.
Nonlinear Analysis Consultation
Specialized consultation for nonlinear time-series analysis, including fractal analysis and RQA.
Data Analysis
Assistance with data processing, visualization, and simple machine learning models tailored to research needs.
Mini-Workshops (Custom Training)
Development of customized training sessions, with prepared datasets and presentations for research needs.
Specialized Nonlinear & Quantitative Services
Probability Analysis
- Approximate Entropy
- False Nearest Neighbor
- Multiscale Entropy
- Permutation Entropy
- Sample Entropy
- Symbolic Entropy
Fractal Analysis
- Detrended Fluctuation Analysis
- Correlation Dimension
- Fractal Dimension
- Hurst Exponents
- Multifractal Analysis
State Space Reconstruction
- Delay Embedding
- Time Delay Parameter
- Embedding Dimension
- Average Mutual Information
- Recurrence Plots
Dynamical Systems & Stability
- Lyapunov Exponents
- Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Floquet Multipliers
Synchronization Analysis
- Relative Phase
- Cross Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Cross Sample Entropy
- Cross Approximate Entropy
Network Analysis
- Functional Connectivity Networks
- Cross Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Granger Causality
- Transfer Entropy
Probability Analysis
- Approximate Entropy
- False Nearest Neighbor
- Multiscale Entropy
- Permutation Entropy
- Sample Entropy
- Symbolic Entropy
Fractal Analysis
- Detrended Fluctuation Analysis
- Correlation Dimension
- Fractal Dimension
- Hurst Exponents
- Multifractal Analysis
State Space Reconstruction
- Delay Embedding
- Time Delay Parameter
- Embedding Dimension
- Average Mutual Information
- Recurrence Plots
Dynamical Systems & Stability
- Lyapunov Exponents
- Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Floquet Multipliers
Synchronization Analysis
- Relative Phase
- Cross Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Cross Sample Entropy
- Cross Approximate Entropy
Network Analysis
- Functional Connectivity Networks
- Cross Recurrence Quantification Analysis
- Granger Causality
- Transfer Entropy
Rates
Statistical Consulting
Duration: 3 hours
Internal Rate (IR): $172.50 | External Rate (ER): $212.50
- Guidance on choosing appropriate statistical techniques for your experimental design
- Assistance in interpreting statistical results to ensure meaningful insights
- Ideal for researchers and organizations needing support with complex experimental designs
Nonlinear Analysis Consultation
Duration: 4 hours
IR: $237.50 | ER: $297.50
- Specialized consultation for nonlinear procedures on time-series data
- Assistance with understanding complex time dependencies, variability, and nonlinearity
- Recommended for Recurrence Quantification Analysis, fractal analysis, or similar nonlinear methods
Data Analysis
Duration: 9 hours
IR: $562.50 | ER: $722.50
- Help with small-scale programming tasks (e.g., cleaning datasets, feature extraction)
- Debugging code to resolve issues in analysis pipelines
- Data visualization tailored to research objectives or reporting requirements
- Assistance with simple machine learning models (e.g., Random Forests, SVMs)
- Note: More intensive work requires custom cost estimates
Statistical Power Analysis
Duration: 12 hours
IR: $757.50 | ER: $977.50
- Consultation on experimental design and pilot data formatting
- Development of custom code and simulations for power analysis
- Includes compute time allocation and detailed report generation
Grant Review Services
Duration: 6 hours
IR: $367.50 | ER: $467.50
- Comprehensive feedback on experimental design and statistical methodology
- Assistance with refining grant proposals
- Generation of letters of support
Mini-Workshops (Custom Training)
Duration: 24 hours
IR: $1,602.50 | ER: $2,082.50
- Development of customized training sessions tailored to specific research needs
- Preparation of datasets, creation of bespoke code, and presentation preparation
- Includes optional recording
Annual Software License
Cost Range: $100 – $500
- COBRE sponsorship allows software licenses at a rate of $100 annually
- Monitoring development and testing hours ensures sustainable pricing
- Annual evaluation to adjust pricing as needed
Custom Project
Cost Range: Project Dependent
- Custom pricing based on project scope and complexity
- Consultation required to determine project requirements and pricing
- Includes detailed quote and project agreement
Steps to Collaborate with QUARC
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