Research Design (Descriptive, Experimental and Quasi-Experimental)

Quality research and analysis requires careful planning and precise execution. TRG provides each client with research design and project planning services that ensure that the information provided is of the highest quality and of utmost utility. Each phase of the project is carefully designed to produce optimal results. Each task is thoroughly discussed with the client to make sure the resultant information meets the client's needs.

Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

TRG's experts have extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Some of the most experienced focus group and content analysts in the U.S. work on our research teams. From statistical modeling and simulation to the application of tools such as regression, factor analysis and reliability and validity testing, our analysts routinely use some of the most sophisticated quantitative techniques while providing clear and straightforward interpretation.

Sampling Design

While adhering to the strictest of scientific standards, our statisticians are thoroughly familiar with practical applications of sampling theory. Whether you need to know more about your market, competitors, customers, clients, employees, or the public at large, our statisticians can develop a practical sampling design that will permit you to project your sample to the relevant population with the desired level of precision.

Customized Surveys (Mail, Telephone, Online, Intercept and Personal Interview)

TRG's experts represent over 75 years experience in conducting all types of surveys. We can help you assess your information needs and determine the most effective and efficient way of obtaining the needed data. We have many trained and skilled interviewers that can conduct telephone and/or personal interviews, and we have a number of experienced interviewers who special in elite and executive interviews. Depending upon your needs, we can design, conduct and analyze your mail, telephone, electronic (online), intercept, and/or personal interview surveys.

Computing and Data Processing

Our technical skills are unsurpassed. Whether we collect data for you, or you (or another vendor) provide data, we can maximize its usefulness to you by utilizing the most sophisticated processing, programming and analytic techniques available. Presentation of analyses and interpretation focus directly upon your information needs in a straightforward easily useable manner. We are also able to provide sophisticated programming, networking and website development solutions.

Focus Groups

TRG's focus group facilitators are skilled in eliciting full participation among the most hesitant of group members, on the most sensitive of topics. Depending upon your needs, we can design your focus group protocols, select and/or recruit participants, facilitate group sessions, record and analyze group interactions, provide facilities, and interpret the resulting information.

Technical Reports and Presentations

Communicating research findings and technical information is as important a skill as any of those required in the research process. Knowing how to present research information to different audiences comes with extensive experience in applied research. We take a great deal of care in designing reports and presentations to meet the needs of different audiences. We do this routinely when we collect and analyze your data; we will also provide reports and presentations on information you or others collect and analyze.

Organizational Development, Management and Leadership Consulting

While TRG's primary focus is upon research design, collecting, processing, analyzing and interpreting research information, we often assist in helping organizations, managers and leaders in deciding how best to use information. These services require tapping a wealth of experience in program and project planning and implementation, as well as years of experience in organizational development, management and leadership consulting.