CSR prepared a stratified sampling plan and expected margins of error for a mailout self-administered survey of childcare providers in Virginia. The survey covered certain issues including their current practices knowledge program needs and resources.

CSR conducted a self-administered mail-out survey which sought to determine the level of satisfaction among DMV employees. Analysis included determining the levels of satisfaction among various employee groups such as job categories administrations and demographics. The oral presentation included managerial recommendations based on a priority matrix. Employee satisfaction was at a satisfactory level but left room for improvement. The survey did find significant improvement in satisfaction ratings over the 1998 Governor’s survey.

CSR conducted a survey for the Darden school in order to better understand how the faculty feel about the way the executive education program is run. Questions included topics such as how executive education classes are assigned how executive education fits in with faculty’s other duties and the rewards of executive education. The overall response rate for the survey was very high 82%. Results were presented and discussed at a Winter 2001 faculty retreat.

CSR conducted a survey which explored the current attitudes of the American electorate. The questionnaire was developed with the PI and explored such things as character in politics.

CSR assisted the PI in putting together a study of the economic impact of Monticello on the Charlottesville Albemarle area. CSR designed the sampling plan the instrument implementation specifications and performed an on-site pretest of 3 different questionnaires to ensure a reliable instrument. The purpose of the study was to pass out the forms to visitors at Monticello and ask them how they will spend their money while in the area.