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Data Collection & Survey Research

We use multimode methods and integrated techniques to address client questions. We apply the right data collection strategies and match them to the scale of our client’s individual needs. Through field operations, web surveys, focus groups, and more, our methods are designed to optimize and improve survey response.

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Sexual Victimization: What Are the Best Methods to Measure Prevalence?

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Does the health and nutritional status of Americans change over time?

What does the “Nation’s Report Card” tell us about how American children are learning?

What is the most complete source of data on the use and costs of health care for Americans?

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Data Collection & Survey Research Leadership

Greg Binzer
Greg Binzer
Vice President & Practice Director
Brad Edwards
Brad Edwards
Vice President, Field Services

10,000

Staff

30

Field Surveys

90,000

Household Respondents

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Data Collection & Survey Research

Integrating IT into Survey Data Collection

Data Collection & Survey Research

Westat @ 2021 American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Conference

Data Collection & Survey Research

New Research on Stability of Environmental Samples in Long-Term Storage for Later Use

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Publications

Lietz P., Cresswell J.C., Rust K.F., and Adams R.J. (2017).

Implementation of large-scale education assessments.

New York, NY: Wiley.
DOI
Viet S.M., Heikkinen M.S.A., and Dellarco M. (2021).

Considerations for stability of environmental samples in storage for long-term studies.

In A. N. Srivastva (Ed.), Analytical chemistry - Advancement, perspectives and applications. London: IntechOpen Limited.
DOI
Price S. M., O'Donoghue A.C., Rizzo L., Sapru S., and Aikin K. J. (2021).

What influences healthcare providers' prescribing decisions? Results from a national survey.

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
DOI | PubMed

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