Qualitative methods are a crucial component of our work to deliver data-driven intelligence to our clients. Our experienced qualitative researchers are experts at analyzing and codifying qualitative information and presenting it to clients in a clear, concise manner to help them evaluate and improve their policies and programs.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Employing interviews and focus groups to collect information firsthand from relevant populations, providing detailed, nuanced answers to research questions
- Conducting environmental scans and literature reviews to glean an understanding of the current state of the field, best practices, and common challenges to inform our recommendations
- Using process maps, logic models, and consumer experience maps to identify challenges and pain points in current processes or desired outcomes
- Applying best practices for survey development and pretesting to ensure instruments collect the intended data
- Utilizing qualitative analysis software such as NVivo to conduct a rigorous analysis of qualitative findings
- Conducting analysis of existing qualitative data, such as comment sections in loan or medical records
Summit’s skilled team of researchers utilizes a precise combination of these qualitative methods, determined on an individual basis with each client based on the specific data needs and research questions.
Clients


American Heart Association

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

Consumer Product Safety Commission
