What Sets Kaplan Research Associates
Apart from the Rest?

There are other companies providing research and evaluation services, but Kaplan Research Associates sets the standard. In addition to having the technical expertise to successfully complete research and evaluation studies, we have extensive hands-on experience in:

• Senior management
• Board governance
• Program planning and development
• Community and resource development
• Strategic planning
• Knowledge management

"We understand how organizations work. We also know the demands faced by senior managers, because we have faced many of these ourselves. It is this experience and insight that consistently allows us to meet our clients' needs."

Many researchers base their evaluations on "canned" questionnaires. We create a methodology, and develop customized questionnaires, designed to meet the specific informational needs of each of our clients.

"Our methods and research instruments bend to meet the needs of our clients, not the other way around."

Many larger firms also provide "reports" that lack analysis or interpretation, leaving managers to try to make sense of the findings on their own. Our reports and processes set the standard with:

• The interpretation of the study findings
• Conclusions based on the findings
• Recommendations based on the conclusions
• The facilitation of related strategic planning processes

Through the use of scannable questionnaires (automated data entry) we can scan and verify a multi-page form in 15 seconds or less, so we do not limit the size of our study samples.

"We avoid sampling just a percentage of the study population. Leaving out some potential respondents can have a negative impact on your evaluation, and your company or organization."

We work in collaboration with our clients.

"We meaningfully involve our clients in planning the research or evaluation process, as well as the development of conclusions and recommendations based on the study findings."