Social research and program evaluation includes a number of strategies to obtain information about public attitudes and experiences:
Special Surveys
Examples include health, employment, crime, family issues, child/youth studies, education, culture and ethnic issues, etc.
Evaluation of Public and Private Programs
These may include the effectiveness and efficiency of employment assistance, the evaluation and development of programs and services in the area of child welfare, smoking-reduction, and literacy programs.
Focus Groups
Public Opinion Polling
This includes in-person and telephone interviews or mailouts and surveys.