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How We Can Support Your Research
The RDY Lab provides access to high-quality survey research tools and commercial data collection vendors to support colleagues across the NAU community and throughout Arizona. We offer cost-effective, reliable services to help you plan, budget, and execute your research projects. Contact us at RDY_Fund@nau.edu to request a custom cost estimate for your proposal or project planning.
Faculty Support for Data Collection
We offer comprehensive support for designing and implementing surveys and focus groups that meet the highest academic standards and comply with IRB protocols. Our team can help you generate accurate cost estimates to include in grant proposals—at no obligation to use our services if your project is funded. If your grant is awarded, we can launch and manage your data collection quickly and efficiently, typically within a matter of weeks. Our goal is to help you better understand the scope and resources required to carry out rigorous, high-impact research.
Flexible, High-Quality Data Collection Options
The RDY Lab supports a wide range of data collection methods tailored to your research needs. We can administer surveys through online panels, telephone interviews, or focus groups—locally or nationally. Our partners include industry-leading vendors with access to diverse, representative samples, including hard-to-reach populations. We also offer bilingual and multilingual survey and focus group options to ensure linguistic and cultural relevance. Whether you’re conducting exploratory research or a large-scale field experiment, we can help you reach the right audience with methodological precision.
Why might you need Data Collection?
Researchers Accordion Closed
- Targeted panel representation – Tap into the RDY Lab’s established recruitment pipelines for hard‑to‑reach populations.
- Methodological rigor – Benefit from the lab’s expertise in questionnaire design, sampling strategies, and advanced statistical modeling.
- Co‑authorship opportunities – Partner on publications, conference presentations, or policy briefs that carry institutional credibility.
- Training & mentorship – Provide undergraduate research assistants with hands‑on experience in field data collection and analysis.
- Efficient resource allocation – Outsource the logistical heavy‑lifting (IRB compliance, data security, participant incentives) so you can focus on theory development and interpretation.
Non‑Profit Organizations Accordion Closed
- Evidence‑based program design – Tailor services to the actual needs and preferences of the communities you serve, backed by rigorous, locally‑relevant data.
- Credible grant storytelling – Strengthen funding proposals with independently collected, peer‑reviewed findings that demonstrate measurable impact.
- Strategic partnership with academia – Leverage the RDY Lab’s expertise in survey methodology, data cleaning, and statistical analysis without hiring a full‑time research staff.
- Community trust building – Show beneficiaries that decisions are driven by transparent, participatory research rather than assumptions.
- Policy influence – Produce concise briefs that translate grassroots insights into actionable recommendations for local officials and funders.
- Stakeholder influence – Present hard‑numbers to legislators, media, and coalition partners to substantiate advocacy claims.
Government Agencies Accordion Closed
- Informed policy making – Ground ordinances, budget allocations, and service delivery decisions in up‑to‑date, professionally sourced public opinion data.
- Community engagement compliance – Satisfy statutory requirements for public consultation with scientifically sound, transparent research deliverables.
- Risk mitigation – Detect emerging concerns (e.g., election integrity, housing affordability) before they evolve into crises, enabling proactive interventions.
- Performance metrics – Generate baseline and follow‑up data to evaluate the impact of programs, fulfilling accountability standards for elected officials.
- Cost‑effective expertise – Leverage the RDY Lab’s institutional infrastructure instead of building an in‑house research unit, saving time and taxpayer dollars.
Survey Projects Accordion Open
Fielding a successful survey requires much more than drafting a set of questions. The RDY Lab provides end-to-end support to ensure your survey is methodologically sound, ethically compliant, and effectively deployed. We assist with sampling design, question wording, programming in professional survey platforms, and pilot testing. We also coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, manage participant recruitment, and monitor data quality throughout the fielding period. Whether your target population is the general public, a specific demographic, or a hard-to-reach group, we work with trusted vendors to ensure accurate sampling and reliable delivery. After data collection, we can provide cleaned datasets and documentation, saving you time and reducing the risk of errors. Launching a survey without expert support can lead to biased data, poor response rates, or even unusable results.
Focus Groups Accordion Closed
Conducting a high-quality focus group—whether online or in person—requires careful planning and coordination. Our lab offers comprehensive services that cover every step of the process, including participant recruitment, scheduling, consent documentation, professional moderation, and real-time technical support. We manage audio/visual setup for in-person sessions or secure video platforms for virtual ones, and we can arrange for simultaneous interpretation or post-session translation when working with multilingual groups. After the session, we provide professional transcription services and can deliver clean, well-organized transcripts for analysis. Without experienced support, managing these logistical and technical elements can be time-consuming, error-prone, and costly. The READY Lab ensures that your focus group runs smoothly, allowing you to focus on your research questions—not the operational details.