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Data Collection Methods
Summary
CATI
IVR
CAPI
CASI
ACASI
Web
Summary

Experience We provide expert service in traditonal methods of data collection.  In addition, we can leverage new survey technologies for the collection of sensitive data.

Our data collection methods include:

  • CATI:  Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing
  • IVR:  Interactive Voice Response
  • CAPI:  Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing
  • CASI:  Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing
  • ACASI:  Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing
  • Web:  Web-based data collection
  • Paper:  Traditional paper-based data collection
  • Mixed Mode:  We have the ability to execute mixed mode surveys through our integrated internal systems.

Additional data collection services:

  • Telephone surveys using pen/pencil methodology
  • Paper questionnaires
  • Mail surveys
  • In-person surveys in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region
  • Foreign language interviews:  We have conducted Spanish, French, and Chinese interviews and can accommodate a variety of languages through our liaisons with various University schools and departments.

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