Our Expertise
The most pressing challenges in education, workforce development, and child and family welfare rarely have simple answers. They require the right combination of methods, tools, and judgment — applied by people who understand both the evidence and the context in which decisions get made.
At Basis, we bring together four integrated areas of expertise — evaluation, research, data & analytics, and technical assistance — to give our partners the complete picture they need to move forward with confidence.
Evaluation
Rigorous evaluation is the foundation of evidence-based decision-making. Our evaluation work helps partners answer the questions that matter most:
- Is our program making a difference — and for whom?
- How can we continuously improve what we’re doing?
- What’s the best way to implement, scale, and refine our approach?
We conduct the following types of evaluations:
Randomized Controlled Trials
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Mixed-Methods Evaluations
Implementation Studies
Research
Good research doesn’t just describe what’s happening — it explains why, and points toward what’s possible. Our research helps partners find answers that move the needle:
- What solutions are most effective for addressing our greatest challenges?
- How have outcomes changed over time — and why?
- Where do gaps exist in current systems or approaches?
We conduct the following types of research:
Longitudinal Studies
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Landscape Analyses
Systematic Reviews
Data & Analytics
Data is only as valuable as the decisions it informs. Our data & analytics work helps partners turn numbers into evidence-informed action:
- Based on current trends, what’s likely to happen next — and how should we prepare?
- Are we getting the most value from our investments in programs and policies?
- How are we performing, and what does the data tell us about how to improve?
We conduct the following types of data research:
Predictive Modeling
Decision Support Systems
Performance Measurement
Survey Design and Administration
Technical Assistance
Evidence only creates change when organizations have the capacity to act on it. Our technical assistance helps partners build the skills, systems, and structures they need to put research into practice:
- Do our staff and leadership have the knowledge and tools they need to succeed?
- How can we strengthen our systems and processes to perform at a higher level?
- What would it take to scale, sustain, or spread what’s working?
We provide the following types of technical assistance:
Capacity Building
Evidence Translation
System Design
Longitudinal Data Systems