Survey Services

Washington Research & Consulting Services Survey Services include: survey design and development; survey sampling; pre-test/pilot surveying; reliability and validity analysis; survey administration;
database management and administration; and survey data analysis and reporting. Washington Research & Consulting Service’s survey instruments, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis s assist our Federal and commercial customers with:

• Capturing valid, representative, objective and quantifiable data.
• Characterizing performance and attitudes.
• Identifying customer/stakeholder expectations, preferences, and requirements.
• Validating planning and management assumptions and logic.
• Establishing performance goals and standards.
• Measuring program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  
  

Approach to Provide Survey Services

Washington Research & Consulting Services Approach to Provide Survey Services

• Establish Survey Goals and Objectives.
• Design Representative Sample Size.
• Develop Survey Instruments and Collection Methods.
• Design Solutions for Using Internet/Intranet.
• Conduct Survey Pre-Testing and Pilot Testing.
• Administer Survey and Collect/Compile Data.
• Conduct Reliability and Statistical Analysis.
• Interpret and Present Results and Observations.

Examples of Survey Services

Provide expert consultation, assistance and deliverables associated with all aspects of surveying within the context of MOBIS. Assist with, and/or perform all phases of the survey process to include: planning survey design; sampling; survey development; pre-test/pilot surveying; assessing reliability and validity; administering surveys using the various types of data collection methods as appropriate (e.g., computer-assisted surveying, focus groups, written questionnaires, in-person and telephone interviewing); database administration; and analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey data. Production of reports to include: description and summary of results with associated graphs, charts and tables; description of data collection and survey administration methods; discussion of sample characteristics and representativenes s of data; analysis of non-response; and briefings of results to include discussion of recommendations and follow-up actions. Provide assistance with action planning and implementation of recommendations.