The Findings Group (TFG) is located in Atlanta, GA and provides education evaluation and research services in support of federal and state programs.  Specifically, we provide the following services:

Evaluation Planning and Guidance

• Logic modeling
• Methods development
• Instrument development
• Taking action based on evaluation findings

Data Collection: Performing or coordinating all forms of data collection including:

• Paper-based and online feedback forms and surveys
• Survey/questionnaire development
• Paper-based form development and electronic scanning for near-real-time quantitative reporting
• Facilitating interviews and group interviews (from protocol development through transcription)

Data Analysis: Performing or coordinating all forms of data collection including

• Qualitative analysis of interview and focus group transcripts,
• Content analysis of open-ended survey items,
• Quantitative analysis of forced-response survey items
• Quantitative analysis of state and federal databases
• Social network analysis
• Basic statistical analyses (descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, etc.)
• Structural equation modeling (including path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, mediation analysis)
• Hierarchical Linear Modeling
• GIS mapping

Reporting

• Ongoing reporting and near-term feedback for mid-course corrections
• Summative reporting
• Leading program staff through findings and generating action steps
• Supporting program staff through panel reviews and site visits