Table 1.
Budget Impact Analysis Input Parameters
| Variables | Input parameter | Median | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average salaries | |||
| External scientific partner (n=5)1 | $ 106,5991 | $ 58,880 | Actual salaries2 |
| MDOC Leaders (n=3) | $ 160,650 | $ 160,650 | |
| MDOC Teachers (n=3) | $ 123,930 | $ 123,930 | |
| MDOC IT (n=3) | $ 142,290 | $ 125,460 | |
| Hardware | |||
| Computers (n=14) | $1,000 | ||
| Headphones (n=14) | $15 | ||
| Software | |||
| Software license (n=100) | $903 |
1
This input parameter includes annual salary information from 5 members from the scientific partner. One team member, a doctoral student, was paid $16 an hour and did not have an annual salary measure.
2
Salaries include fringe benefits and are based on 2021 salary estimates.
3
Software costs reflect the publicly available cost listed on www.simmersion.com. The website notes group discounts are available.