Research

How We Conduct Research

Our research team specializes in a range of methods, including:

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

Rigorously test cause and effect in civic engagement programs.

Quasi-experimental designs

Evaluate impact when true experiments aren’t possible.

Qualitative studies

Understand participant experiences, program processes, and context

Mixed-methods studies

Dive deeper by combining quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Descriptive analyses

Capture how programs are implemented and track big-picture trends across the electoral landscape.

Research reviews

Synthesize findings from existing studies and convey the overall state of the evidence.

We collaborate closely with partners to design studies that meet their strategic goals. Once research is complete, we ensure findings are accessible, actionable, and ready to inform programs across the field.