The Research Rapid Survey & Polling Center is part of the Institute for the Economy and the Future (IEF). The Center pursues both applied and theoretical research in social science with the specific focus on issues of regional economic development. The Center, equipped with the latest polling technology,  uses survey research as a tool to inform economic policy decision-making.

The Center  is located at 110 University Outreach Center. Our facility features calling stations with Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) systems utilizing Sawtooth Technologies' WinCati software. This state-of-the-art technology allows for customized, reliable, and efficient data collection. The Center offers start to finish consulting services to assist clients with all aspects of the survey research process.

Project Design
The Center staff works with clients in selecting an appropriate research methodology and sampling strategy to meet study objectives.  The Center develops  survey instrument s(or alternate measures) and consults on question wording, format, ordering, and scaling.  In the design process we work to ensure that data are collected in the most accurate and cost-effective manner given the research goals and budget.

Data Collection
The Center is fully equipped to conduct Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI), which greatly enhances the flexibility, efficiency, and accuracy of the survey research process. The Center has full capability to conduct direct mail, e-mail, web-based, or mixed mode surveys, as well as facilitate focus group or semi-structured in-depth interviews.

Analysis and Reporting
The Center prepares statistical analyses and reports of survey results in a variety of formats.  Depending on the requirements these reports can include: simple descriptive statistics, two-way tables, multi-contingency tables, weighted or un-weighted results, multivariate analysis, and other statistical techniques.  We are also able to provide presentation graphics, methodology reports, narrative reports, executive summaries/press materials, qualitative or content analysis, and raw data in a variety of formats.

Services

Survey Research

• Survey design
• Sampling design
• Questionnaire design
• Data collection
  
• Data analysis and Statistical modeling
• Spatial Analysis and GIS services