Paññāsāstra Institute of Academic Research and Development (PIARD)

Services

We emphasize working closely with our clients and partners to create the most effective research designs that produce valuable scientific findings. We believe that strong working relationships are key to providing the high-quality research services.

PIARD provides a variety of applied research services, including:

• Research Development and Design, Including

  • Needs assessments
  • Developing research goals, specific aims, and objectives
  • Developing study designs
  • Selecting appropriate methods and timelines
  • Designing and developing data collection instruments

• Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods, such as...

  • In-depth interviewing
  • Multi-lingual (Khmer, English, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) interviewing
  • Data Entry, Validation & Coding

• Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, including...

  • Descriptive and inferential statistics including multivariate analyses
  • Formal qualitative analysis

• Program/Project Evaluation, including...

  • Formative, process, and outcome evaluation

• System thinking and group model building

• System dynamics modeling and analysis for...

  • Natural resource management
  • Land use planning
  • Wildlife management
  • Energy planning
  • Environmental impact assessment

• Reporting Results