Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Survey Data Collection

The Bureau has more than 35 years of experience providing our clients with a full range of survey data collection services from one-on-one personal interviewing to computer-assisted methodologies. Bureau data collection activities and expertise include:

• Field Surveys and Personal Interviews

  Including interviews conducted with American Indians on five of Montana’s reservations



• Mail Surveys

  Conducting custom mail surveys of diverse populations



• Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing

  Using and tailoring commercial software and developing applications to facilitate survey interviews



• Mixed-Mode Data Collection

  Mixing and balancing different methods of collecting data to improve response rates and cost efficiencies for special populations or projects



• Focus Groups

  Assembling selected groups of individuals to evaluate the effectiveness of a given data collection method



• Sensitive Topics and Behaviors

  Conducting research on sensitive subject matter such as drugs, alcohol abuse, gambling, and other issues

Using a wide range of data collection tools and systems, our researchers and technicians gather and process information for federal, state, and local government and industry. We use state-of-the-art instruments and apply them to meet the unique requirements of every client.