[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f9f9f9" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" sticky_position="top" box_shadow_style="preset3" box_shadow_vertical="3px" box_shadow_blur="8px" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" width="100%" max_width="100%" custom_padding="|20px||20px|false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" link_text_color="#454D53" text_orientation="center" text_font_size_tablet="" text_font_size_phone="18px" text_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" link_text_color__hover_enabled="on|desktop" link_text_color__hover="#CC0033"]<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="#about">ABOUT</a>  |  <a href="#mission">MISSION</a>  |  <a href="#staff">STAFF</a>  |  <a href="#board">ADVISORY BOARD</a>  |  <a href="#partners">PARTNERS </a></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="about" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="||13px|||"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://bcsr.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/survey-design.jpg" title_text="survey design" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" alt="survey design" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1>About Us</h1>
<p>As a research center of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, the Bloustein Center for Survey Research brings together expertise in a wide range of public policy areas with a full complement of research designs and methodologies. Our mission is to conduct high quality survey and evaluation research that meets the needs of our clients and advances understanding of contemporary social and public health issues.</p>
<p>The Bloustein Center for Survey Research directors and staff have more than 80 years combined experience conducting survey and evaluation research. The BCSR is a full-service research center offering clients assistance with study and sampling design, multiple method data collection, focus groups, analysis, reports, and presentations.</p>
<p>The BCSR staff has extensive experience conducting survey and evaluation research in various public policy fields. The center has conducted needs assessments, program evaluations, tracking studies, and outreach analyses in education, social services, health and health care, maternal and child health, behavioral health, disability assessment, the environment, sustainability, business, and transportation.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="mission" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f9f9f9" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h2>Our Services</h2>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}" column_structure="3_5,2_5"][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>The BCSR tailors its services to meet the particular needs of our clients.  We offer a full range of services including:</p>
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<li>Technical Consultation</li>
<li>Study and Sample Design</li>
<li>Questionnaire Development and Design</li>
<li>Focus Groups and Key Informant Interviewing</li>
<li>Data Collection Planning and Implementation</li>
<li>Process and Outcome Evaluations</li>
<li>Cost-effectiveness Analysis</li>
<li>Project Management</li>
<li>Translation</li>
<li>Data Collection, Processing, and Security</li>
<li>Weighting and Imputation</li>
<li>Data Management and Analysis</li>
<li>Reports, Brochures, Fact Sheets, and Presentations</li>
<li>Human Subjects Compliance and Data Privacy Assurance</li>
<li>Training</li>
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<p><span>The BCSR research staff works with our clients to develop clear and concise research questions, a cost-effective study design strategy, and all related survey materials, including questionnaires and focus group discussion guides.  The BCSR develops new or modifies existing questionnaires that build on the ideas and needs of our clients and/or synthesize materials from the research literature. The BCSR also works with our clients to determine the most appropriate sampling framework and selection strategy for recruiting study participants. The BCSR provides data collection services, as well as data analysis and reporting services.<br /></span></p>
<p>Depending on the study questions, multiple data collection modes may be recommended. For example, focus group discussions may be used to develop items for a new questionnaire or, in cases requiring deeper involvement from participants, studies may begin with an initial telephone contact, followed by a mailed questionnaire or diary.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://bcsr.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/data-analysis.jpg" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" title_text="data analysis" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"]<h2>Survey Methods</h2>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_3,1_3,1_3" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="2" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"]<h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://vtc.rutgers.edu/publications-2022/">Telephone Surveys</a></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">A large portion of the BCSR’s research is conducted using telephone interviews. For complex projects, such as those needing statewide or regional probability samples, the BCSR uses the services of the most respected professional field operations. The BCSR also has its own Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) capability for small to medium-size projects.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h3 style="text-align: left;">Mail Surveys</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Mail surveys are a relatively inexpensive way of conducting a survey. This method is also a very good option when it is difficult to identify telephone numbers for the population under study.  This is the preferred method for populations that have an interest in the subject matter of the survey, such as members of professional organizations who may require flexibility in timing their response. The BCSR uses the multiple mailing and visually-enhanced survey design approach of the “total design method” to optimize response rates.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h3>Web-based Surveys</h3>
<p>A web-based survey is a highly effective way to reach known populations. The BCSR can help you determine if a web-based or email survey is the appropriate option for your research project. When properly designed and applied, web-based surveys are more targeted than phone surveys and can minimize error and deliver better quality data than mail surveys. The BCSR has a highly-experienced and well-trained staff of web survey designers and analysts.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_3,1_3,1_3" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="2" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h3 style="text-align: left;">In-Person Surveys</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">In-person surveys are occasions when our highly-trained interviewers interact directly with the survey population. Projects for which this option would make sense include intercept interviews with clients at their point of service and small neighborhood surveys. In-depth personal interviews are also useful when soliciting the opinions of key informants and community leaders.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<h3 style="text-align: left;">Focus Group Discussions</h3>
<p>Focus groups provide the opportunity to hear the in-depth attitudes and perceptions of individuals in a group setting. Focus groups are appropriate for times when the research question is somewhat amorphous, for example, when policy makers can identify an important issue or program, but are unsure how it is viewed by the affected citizens. Focus group discussions generally last 90 minutes to two hours and include 10-12 individuals. Participants are generally recruited by telephone and screened using a short questionnaire to ensure that they truly represent the population of interest. A minimum of two focus group discussions are usually held so that a comparison can be made and the researcher can identify recurring themes</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://bcsr.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/square-focus-group.jpg" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" title_text="square focus group" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="staff" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" 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