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Survey and Data Analysis

Polling Public
Attitudes

Understanding opinions on today’s critical issues.

We conduct surveys and polls to gauge public sentiment on key topics such as artificial intelligence and global health. These insights empower organizations to align their strategies with public concerns and values, ensuring their work resonates with their audience.

Message
Testing

Crafting messages that inspire action.

Through rigorous testing of messages and framing techniques, we identify the most persuasive communication strategies to build support for important causes. Our analysis also uncovers how different demographic groups respond, enabling more precise and effective outreach.

Data
Analysis

Turning data into strategic insights.

Our team transforms raw datasets like web traffic metrics and impact assessments into actionable insights. By equipping nonprofits and research organizations with data-driven guidance, we help them make informed, strategic decisions.

Consulting &
Research Projects

Expert guidance for ambitious research initiatives.

From advising on wild animal welfare studies to guiding human challenge trials, we partner with organizations to design and execute high-quality research. We also offer statistical and methodological consulting to support work in global priority areas for impactful outcomes.

More about this focus area.

The Surveys and Data Analysis Team advances high-priority causes by conducting surveys, polls, and message testing to uncover public opinions and behaviors. Our insights are essential for organizations developing impactful communication strategies or measuring public support on emerging topics like artificial intelligence and animal welfare. Through detailed analysis of survey data and behavioral experiments, we help organizations fine-tune their outreach to deliver messages that resonate and drive action.

Beyond polling and message testing, we provide comprehensive data analysis services, including impact assessments and web traffic analysis. We also collaborate on academic research projects, offering methodological expertise to ensure rigorous, high-impact outcomes. With experience across diverse fields such as wild animal welfare and global health, we bring valuable insights to a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving well-being and tackling urgent global challenges.

Meet the team

Jamie Elsey
Jamie Elsey
Senior Behavioral Scientist
David Moss
David Moss
Principal Research Director/Director of Worldview Investigations
Willem Sleegers
Willem Sleegers
Senior Behavioral Scientist

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