Patient Advisory Committee [PAC]
A group of PWLE who provide guidance and input to research teams, ensuring projects reflect local priorities and lived experiences in rural Maryland.
Investigator
A researcher who contributes to a study but may not be the lead or principal investigator.
Community health worker
A frontline public health worker who is trusted in the community they serve. They connect individuals to services and help improve access to care.
Systematic review
A comprehensive summary of all available evidence on a specific research question, using standardized methods to search, appraise, and synthesize findings.
Statistical significance
A determination that results are unlikely to have occurred by chance, typically based on a p-value threshold (e.g., p < 0.05).
Statistical analysis
A mathematical approach to interpreting numerical data. Helps assess significance, trends, and relationships in a study.
Standard deviation
A measure of the amount of variation or spread in a set of values. A low standard deviation indicates that values are close to the mean.
Semi-structured interview
A qualitative data collection method that uses a flexible guide with open-ended questions, allowing for both consistency and exploration of participant responses.
Sampling strategy
The plan for how participants or data sources are selected in a study. It includes methods like random sampling, stratified sampling, or purposive sampling.
