NORC researchers are skilled in conducting complex data analyses for evaluation and policy research in the areas of education, health, substance abuse, criminal justice and economics.  NORC develops high quality reports that present methods and results and which discuss important policy implications. NORC often collaborates with clients to develop materials that translate research results into meaningful messages for the full spectrum of stakeholders. These efforts may include:

• developing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• creating high-level executive summaries
• developing policy options and recommendations papers
• designing compelling audio/visual presentations
• producing materials to deliver take-home messages to the general public.

The range of NORC's analytical capabilities includes: 

• Program Evaluation
• Performance Measures
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Experiments
• Economic Analysis