The analysis and reporting of clinical trial data involves a substantial amount of statistical programming. Although different organizations may take different approaches to accomplish programming tasks, there are common criteria upon which the quality of the work may be evaluated. This paper will identify a set of criteria, comment on the importance of each, and offer practical guidance on objective measurement.
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