We offer a full range of research and evaluation services.
Research projects are undertaken from start to finish – inception, design, administration, fieldwork, analysis and reporting.
Alternatively, specialist tasks can be undertaken individually – e.g. questionnaire design, secondary analysis, or staff training or ‘mentoring’ in research techniques.
Research design is unique to each project. The design is tailored to the client’s requirements and the study objectives. Research techniques available include:
Qualitative research - focus groups; in-depth interviews; case studies
Quantitative research surveys - face-to-face; telephone; postal; internet
Desk research and literature review
Statistical analysis to the highest standard
Monitoring and evaluation studies
Audits of monitoring/reporting systems
Expert project reporting, including drawing implications and recommendations from research findings where relevant
We work across a wide variety of social research topics, but have a particular interest and expertise in the following areas:
