Davis Innovations works with state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, associations, and coalition administrators and staff to answer specific programmatic and organizational questions and to help clients develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of their internal and external environments. Research and evaluation are important components of organizational effectiveness as they may suggest improvements for practice, demonstrate proven models, and gather pertinent data. Davis Innovations' research efforts can contribute to your organization's effectiveness by:
- Addressing gaps in knowledge by investigating an area in question that needs additional information
- Replicating knowledge by testing old results
- Expanding knowledge by extending research to new ideas or practices
- Broadening perspectives by adding voices of individuals to the body of knowledge
- Informing practice by developing new ideas (1Creswell, 2005, p. 4)
Services
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Project Evaluation
- Performance Measure Development
- Outcomes Research
- Community Assessments
- Surveys
- Market Research
- Focus Groups
- Best Practices Studies
Sample Projects
- Evaluated the overall effectiveness of the New Mexico Foundation for Human Rights Projects' Violence Impact Forum, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Conducted Pre- and Post-Test Administration, Student Sample Group Descriptions and Process and Outcome Evaluation Findings and Recommendations for ¡YouthWorks! Second Step Preschool Kindergarten Violence-Prevention Program, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Conducted a programmatic and physical assessment of identified domestic violence and sexual assault agencies throughout New Mexico regarding their ability to serve individuals with physical disabilities, New Mexico Crime Victim Reparation Commission and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1Creswell, J. (2005). Educational research: planning conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
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