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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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