Research Approach

We use a variety of research methods in areas such as program evaluation, quality assurance and communication research. Our research approach includes both quantitative (surveys, measurements, database analysis) and qualitative (interviews/focus groups, observations) methods. With the use of mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative data analyses complement each other to support recommendations. We encourage our clients to fully participate in the process and build capacity for sustainability beyond the contract period.

Partnership Approach

Many of our clients work in collaborative projects with multiple partners. Our firm is adept in multi-partner arrangements, and familiar with the challenges of multi-agency data sharing, confidentiality concerns, and alignment of agency missions with partnership goals.  

In addition, we help partnerships develop performance measures and identify mechanisms to track them for ongoing quality improvement purposes.