High quality non-partisan research
& analysis for government, non-profit,
and private sector clients.

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WHAT WE DO

Insight Policy Research, Inc. specializes in accurate, timely, and objective social policy research and program evaluation.

Our services include:

• Study Design: conducting background research and integrating the needs of the client and the study population into a timely, cost effective, and rigorous research design.

• Structured Interviews and Discussion Groups: developing protocols, recruiting participants, arranging facilities, and conducting semi-structured interviews and discussion groups.

• Questionnaire Design:
developing comprehensive and targeted data collection instruments (including psychometric and cognitive testing of questionnaires).

• Survey Methodology and Data Collection:
designing and implementing data collection plans, including mail, telephone, and web-based surveys, and preparing data files and public use files.

• Database Management and Extraction:
compiling, matching and analyzing data from large complex datasets used by federal, state and local organizations.

• Sample Design and Weighting:
using a variety of statistical sampling procedures and proven survey techniques to obtain scientifically representative samples and high response rates.

• Advisory Committees: working with advisory committees, workgroups, and expert panels to develop reports and recommendations.

• Evaluation and Analysis: performing program and policy analyses (using primary and secondary data), conducting cost/benefit analyses, and developing performance management systems.

• Report Development and Presentation: providing research results and recommendations through concise, comprehensive and practical reports and publications.

For more information on the qualifications of Insight senior staff, refer to Staff.