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Research and Evaluation
DIR understands the ethical and feasibility challenges related to research.
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Surveys and Data Collection
DIR develops customized surveys and uses industry-recognized survey methods.
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Technical Assistance
DIR provides the technical support that an organization needs for developing effective processes and making informed decisions.
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Children and Youth
Communities and Organizations
Consumers, Markets and Demographics
Education
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DIR Highlights
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DIR Presents at AAPOR 2026: Strengthening Engagement, Trust, and Data Quality
Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR) is proud to return to the 2026 Annual Conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) in Los Angeles. This year’s conference theme, “An LA Love Story of Data, Innovation, and the Quest for Truth,” reflects the evolving role of research in strengthening connection, engagement, and understanding. DIR’s
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Join DIR’s Team at IFD&TC
Monday, April 20 🕜 1:30–2:45 PM Programming Complex and Multimodal Surveys within the Constraints of Voxco Neil Thomas and Heather Morrison Shares practical strategies for adapting standard survey platforms to support complex, multimodal survey designs when programming resources are limited. Tuesday, April 21 🕘 9:00–10:15 AM Leading in a Time of Change (Panel) *Brian McDonald,
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DIR at IFD&TC 2026: Sharing What Works in Practice
As survey research continues to evolve toward more complex, multimodal approaches, the 2026 International Field Directors & Technologies Conference (IFD&TC) brings focus to the tools, strategies, and innovations shaping the field. Held April 19–21 in Providence, Rhode Island, the conference convenes leaders in survey operations, field management, and data collection technologies to explore what works
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DIR Presents at the Texas Evaluation Network (TEN)
DIR is proud to present at the Texas Evaluation Network (TEN) Virtual Institute. Our session, “Measuring the Intangible: Creative Approaches to Evaluating Public Art’s Impact on Perceptions of Homelessness,” highlights our work on Houston’s HueMan: Shelter initiative. Join Dr. Cynthia Castaldo-Walsh, Dr. Sylvia R. Epps, Chelsea Whiting and Oriana Perez on Thursday, March 26 from
March, 2026