Service Area
Research, Evaluation & Data Analysis
Structured methods, responsible analysis, and clear findings for institutional decision-making.
Reliable Decisions Depend on Reliable Evidence
BSC supports clients throughout the research and evaluation process, from defining the question and selecting an appropriate methodology to analyzing information and communicating findings.
Our approach emphasizes methodological clarity, appropriate interpretation, transparent limitations, and deliverables that can be used by technical and nontechnical audiences.
Research Design
- Research questions and study objectives
- Conceptual frameworks
- Variables and indicators
- Data requirements
- Sampling considerations
- Data-collection and analysis plans
Program Evaluation
- Program design and implementation
- Participation and outputs
- Outcomes and performance indicators
- Stakeholder experience
- Process improvement
- Lessons learned and sustainability
Survey & Data Collection
- Questionnaire development
- Instrument review
- Interview and focus-group protocols
- Data dictionaries
- Pilot-testing guidance
- Data-quality and documentation standards
Data Analysis
- Descriptive and comparative analysis
- Trend analysis
- Qualitative coding and thematic analysis
- Mixed-methods interpretation
- Data visualization
- Technical interpretation
Reporting and Communication
Findings can be presented through technical reports, executive summaries, evaluation reports, research briefs, presentations, data tables, charts, stakeholder reports, recommendations, and implementation considerations.
Strengthen Your Research or Evaluation Project
Tell us about the research question, program, available data, intended audience, and support your institution needs.