SOP,SAP and Protocol

[deleted_user]

hi everyone

what is the difference between SOP(standard operating procedure,SAP(statistical analysis plan ) and a Protocol

plz can anyone tell me these 3 in a detailed description...


thankx
reena

[LinusH]

1 minute of Googling:
SOP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_operating_procedure
SAP: http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/178_04_170203/geb10846_fm.html#elementId-1083439
Protocol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_trial_protocol
/Linus