Survey Research at the Institute for Economic Advancement - University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Introduction Paper Based Surveys Telephone Surveys Internet Surveys Personal/Face to Face Interviews Focus Group Sessions Decision Support Center For More Information Greg Hamilton UALR Institute for Economic Advancement 2801 South University Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 501-569-8542 FAX: 501-569-8538 Email: glhamilton@ualr.edu	About the Survey Research Group The Institute for Economic Advancement’s (IEA) survey/business research operation provides unbiased and comprehensive research efforts coupled with sound methodological approaches and reporting. Survey/Business Research staff have many years of applied research experiences serving a wide range of clients in the areas of industry, economic development state/city/county governments and agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and the public. Survey/Business Research staff consult with clients to design and implement the most feasible research methodology to meet information needs. Primary and secondary research activities are conducted to assist clients with program evaluations, community needs assessments, customer awareness/satisfaction, strategic planning, decision support, industry/economic impact analysis, and assessing economic trends. Primary Research Quantitative-based data collection Paper-based mail surveys Telephone surveys via CATI facility (computer-assisted telephone interviewing) Internet surveys Personal/face-to-face interviews Focus group sessions Decision support center Secondary Research Targeted literature searches Communication of research results

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