At PIARD, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. This focus on standards and ethics is woven into every dimension of our work. We only provide research services that we are competent to execute at the level of rigor and excellence our clients and collaborators expect and deserve. We develop research designs that are appropriate for the project—fit for purpose—and adhere to the best practices in the associated field of science. We work with our partners to ask meaningful questions and we restrict our analytic conclusions to those clearly supported by the data.
Our commitment to these principles goes beyond the minimal requirements. All staff members (including student research assistants and interviewers) receive training in research ethics, research participant protections, and confidentiality.