ICF has more than three decades of experience conducting surveys for private organizations and U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies. Through our highly specialized Survey Research Center, we develop and administer surveys with the methodological and analytical rigor needed to ensure high-quality results, findings that often drive crucial program, policy, and organizational decisions.
Our team includes more than 100 Ph.D.- and master’s-level researchers with degrees in psychology, sociology, economics, public policy, and statistics. We excel in:
- Survey design and administration
- Audience sampling
- Applied statistics
- Report automation
ICF applies qualitative research methods, such as focus group discussions, interviews, and behavior coding, to improve our understanding of client needs and the views of the target populations while ensuring the effectiveness of data collection instruments.
With an emphasis on research-to-practice, ICF also offers some of the industry’s most innovative automated data analysis and reporting tools. Our web-based interface connects clients quickly and easily with valuable information, including real-time survey results with specific population segments and benchmarks from similar organizations.