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Research Services & Training

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, and Mixed Methods Services and Training

We help you to save time and  provide you with the research services and training you need to advance your career!

We offer comprehensive research services to assist you at any stage of the research process. We execute full studies from start to finish, assist you with different stages of a project, and/or train you online in how to conduct research.

 

Instrument selection/design–

 

  • Quantitative studies: We research and assist you with locating and selecting the appropriate instrument/s to assess your variables.
  • Qualitative studies: We develop or edit questionnaires.

 

Sampling-We draw a sample from your population to assess an appropriate number of participants for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies.

 

Data collection– Our experienced team of researchers collects quantitative and qualitative data. We offer multiple modalities for data collection to optimize participation. We help you to determine the best modality, or use multiple modalities to collect the data.

 

Quantitative data collection:

  • Paper surveys
  • Online surveys (using SurveyGizmo)
  • Automated telephone surveys
  • Regular telephone surveys/interviews
  • Smartphone surveys
  • Email surveys
  • In-person interviews

 

Qualitative data collection: 

  • In-depth interviews (IDIs) via telephone, in-person, or online
  • Moderate focus groups online or face-to-face
  • In-person observations

 

Data analysis–Our experienced team of researchers helps you determine the most appropriate approach to analyze your data.

 

Quantitative analysis

  • We will assist you with running the proper analyses in SPSS and exporting the information into Excel/.pdf files.
  • GIS: We provide geographic information science services to include spatial analytics, visualization, and cluster analysis.
  • Data mining: We have the ability to help you detect patterns and extract insights from your data. Techniques include regression analysis, cluster analysis, CART, and CHAID.

 

Qualitative analysis- We offer two options to assist clients:

 

1. Detailed indexing: We index the data in a way that allows you to see the depth of your data in a user-friendly format.

  • We interpret and form themes or categories based on your methodological approach.
  • We export the data and information into Word and Excel files so you do not have to purchase and/or learn NVivo.
  • We meet with you online to review the information and discuss any of your questions and concerns.

This service is recommended for faculty who want to get the most out of their data and create reports, peer-review publications, and/or presentations.

 

2. Basic indexing: This is a less detailed approach that will allow you to see an overview of your data in a user-friendly format.

  • We provide you with the overall descriptive themes that emerge from your data.
  • We export the data and information into Word and Excel files so you do not have to purchase and/or learn NVivo.

This service is recommended for faculty who are interested in a broader picture of their data.

 

Technical report/peer-review article–We offer several reporting options.

  • Detailed report: this report includes the background of the project, methods section, results, and recommendations.
  • Top-line report: this includes background of the project, methods section, and an overview of the results.
  • Peer-review article: We provide you with the methods and results sections for a peer-review article.

 

Pricing: We can package any of these services together as you need them, either as a set price for combination services or hourly for limited and specified services. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation.