Our Process
Rigorous process. Plain-English output. From the first conversation to the final report.
Before any fieldwork begins we work with clients to understand what decisions the research needs to inform. Good research starts with a clear question, not a methodology. We challenge vague briefs and push back where needed — it saves time and money later.
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Survey instruments, discussion guides and sampling strategies designed specifically for the research environment — whether a busy coastal car park in July or a community museum in January. Generic questionnaires produce generic answers.
Experienced fieldworkers, face-to-face methods and quality control processes built from 25 years of knowing what goes wrong and how to prevent it. Paired working where required. Real-time monitoring of response rates and sample balance.
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Statistical analysis, thematic coding and interpretive synthesis — not just tables and graphs. We find the story the data is telling and test whether it holds up. We tell you what it means, not just what it says.
Reports, presentations and interactive dashboards calibrated to the audience. Board members, funders and community groups all need different things from the same findings. We deliver outputs that travel — reports people actually read and share.
Deliverables
"We don't just deliver data — we deliver understanding that leads to better outcomes."
Rob Dunphy, Founder · Evidence Agency