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Greg Hamilton
UALR Institute for Economic Advancement
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-569-8542
FAX: 501-569-8538
Email: glhamilton@ualr.edu

About the Survey Research Group

The Institute for Economic Advancement’s (IEA) survey/business research operation provides unbiased and comprehensive research efforts coupled with sound methodological approaches and reporting. Survey/Business Research staff have many years of applied research experiences serving a wide range of clients in the areas of industry, economic development state/city/county governments and agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and the public. Survey/Business Research staff consult with clients to design and implement the most feasible research methodology to meet information needs. Primary and secondary research activities are conducted to assist clients with program evaluations, community needs assessments, customer awareness/satisfaction, strategic planning, decision support, industry/economic impact analysis, and assessing economic trends.

Primary Research

• Quantitative-based data collection
  
  
• Paper-based mail surveys
• Telephone surveys via CATI facility (computer-assisted telephone interviewing)
• Internet surveys
• Personal/face-to-face interviews
• Focus group sessions
• Decision support center

Secondary Research

• Targeted literature searches
• Communication of research results