The main objective of the Centre in the area of survey research are as follows :

  • Carry out field surveys, using statistical sampling techniques, in diverse areas such as public health including Epidemiology; environment; Socioeconomic; population etc.

  • Carry out research in survey methodology.

  • Conduct training programmes in survey and research methodology and use of statistical software packages.

  • Publish technical reports, monographs, relating to the fields of activity of the Centre.

  • Exchange information with other institutions and experts engaged in similar activities throug seminars, confrences, etc.

  • Maintain computerized data banks.

The Centre also offers the following services to other institutions / individuals.

1.

Undertaking field studies and sample surveys on any specific topic needed by the clients. The services offered by CSRMS include :-

a)

Definition of the problem
 
Specifying the objectives of research and Computer (Internet) search for relevant literature on similar studies carried out elsewhere in the country and abroad.
 

b)

Developing the most appropriate survey design along with estimate of sample size needed for the survey for achieving the specified objectives.
 

c)

Questionnaire design

The Centre will develop all the necessary tools and protocols required for the survey, such as, schedules/questionnaires, instructions for field workers, etc. including translation of questionnaire in local languages and test them in the field before using them in the main survey.
 

d)

Data collection
 
The Centre has a panel of well-experienced investigators who will carry out data collection in the field.
 
If required we may also recruit suitable field personnel in accordance with the type and volume of data collection work. In any case all field personnel will be given thorough training - both classroom as well as field practical - in the survey instruments designed for each specific survey topic.
 

e)

Data analysis and preparation of technical reports
 
The Centre has a computer system with modern software including MS Office, Visual Basic and a statistical analysis package.
 
The Centre undertakes data entry with 100 % verification of data entered and other editing.
 
Data analysis will be undertaken with the constant supervision of senior professionals using the most pertinent statistical methods.

Preparation of final tables and finally reports also will be undertaken by the centre.
 
The Centre can also prepare materials for presentation of the results before an audience.
 

2.

The centre’s experts on the specific topics/field can undertake project evaluation studies at local and national level.
 

3.

Market survey on specific need can be undertaken in collaboration with Management Division.
 

4.

Workshop/training programs can be conducted on Research Methodology with emphasis on survey methodology, statistics including econometric, demographic and epidemiological methods with the use of specialized computing software of statistical applications.
 

5.

Special services to post graduate scholars, research scholars and other researchers at concessional rates.

The literature search relevant to the research topics through internet could be provided if suitable key words are provided for the respective research work.
 
In order to encourage the research scholars who are not getting any financial support, fifty percent concession would be provided to them besides free consultation.
 
The same concession would also be given for data input and analysis.
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