Research & Evaluation
Core Strengths
MSG's research and evaluation offerings include:
- Design studies that assess implementation, impact, needs, and ROI
- Assess program integrity and accountability
- Analyze and evaluation program portfolios
- Design and implement data collection instruments including surveys, focus groups, and interviews
- Provide systematic, ongoing feedback for program improvement
Featured Research & Evaluation Projects
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⚫FEATURED PROJECTCause of State Variations in SNAP Administrative CostsCause of State Variations in SNAP Administrative Costs
Identify components that explain the State variations in SNAP administrative expenses, including the impact of geographic pay differences; State and caseload characteristics; variations in eligibility systems and certification options. Finally, determine the relationship between payment accuracy, timeliness in application processing, and program access on state administrative expenses.
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⚫FEATURED PROJECTDOL Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) SupportDOL Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) Support
MSG provides a range of evidence-building activities, including the development of literature reviews on emerging topics in labor and workforce development, secondary data analysis, convenings of subject matter experts to support key discussion topics, and the development and dissemination of white papers related to labor research and practice. MSG also manages academic competitions and administers the CEO Summer Fellowship program.
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⚫FEATURED PROJECTI-CORPS Impact Evaluation Feasibility StudyI-CORPS Impact Evaluation Feasibility Study
Identify an innovative approach to measure the success of the I-CORPS program, which prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into entrepreneurial endeavors.
Research & Evaluation Projects
I-CORPS Impact Evaluation Feasibility Study
Client: National Science Foundation
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation Analysis
Client: U.S. Department of Agriculture
DOL Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) Support
Client: U.S. Department of Labor
Cause of State Variations in SNAP Administrative Costs
Client: U.S. Department of Agriculture
CACFP Family Daycare Meal Claims Feasibility Study
Client: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Safety & Environmental Engineering Survey
Client: U.S. Department of the Interior