"The [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] has collaborated with the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation (ITC) Project since 2010. Over the past 7 years, [SCSRU] has programmed the ITC Project’s complex surveys in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The pace, tight timelines, changing priorities, and unique requirements of the ITC Project require flexibility, resilience, quality assurance, and expertise. Our experience working with [SCSRU] has always been professional, courteous, collaborative, and flexible with a willingness to take on and tackle the unique challenges of our global project. [SCSRU’s] programmers and project managers are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but they are approachable, flexible, and willing to take on these unique challenges. The ITC team has a high regard for their capabilities and a high respect for their partnership in our important global work."
Geoffrey T. Fong, PhD
Professor - University of Waterloo,
Principal Investigator, International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation (ITC) Project
On behalf of our multi-disciplinary team responsible for the first-ever "Canadian National Study of Adolescent Sibling Conflict, Aggression, and Bullying," we offer our highest praise for the SCSRU for their assistance in carrying out the data collection. Their constructive feedback, professionalism, and thorough attention to detail ensured a highly successful project. The team even managed to forward all of the deliverables well in advance of our scheduled due date! I would welcome the opportunity to work with the SCSRU on any future research projects of mutual interest.
Dr. Joseph H. Michalski
Professor and King’s Research Excellence Chair
King’s University College at Western University
"Where do you go when you need support for survey research? Having recently completed a national survey related to a large and growing public health problem - food allergy - with the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] at the University of Waterloo, I would highly recommend them to any colleague. Knowledgeable, professional, cutting edge, experienced, patient - these are all words that I would use to describe the staff and leadership of the [SCSRU]. Not only do they provide exceptional client service, they went over and above on more than one occasion."
Susan Elliott, Professor, Geography & Environmental Management, University of Waterloo,
Ann Clarke, Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary,
The Allergy, Genes and Environment Network (AllerGen)
"I have worked with the [SCSRU] many times; I have always been very pleased with the quality and timeliness of the input from [SCSRU] staff - their experience and expertise has been invaluable to my research efforts."
Colleen Maxwell, PhD
Professor; University Research Chair
School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo
"Commercially competitive plus academically rigorous, the [SCSRU] is one of the best choices for survey research in Canada."
Robert Williams, PhD
Registered Psychologist
Professor - Faculty of Health Sciences, Coordinator - Alberta Gambling Research Institute, University of Lethbridge
"[For the] Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Retirement Planning Study, the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] was a key partner in the success of this study of retirement planning among LGBT adults. In particular, we needed an additional pool of participants and with the recommendation of the [SCSRU] staff, we were able to partner with a national polling company to meet our recruitment targets."
Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, Director, RBC Retirement Research Centre
"The service provided by the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] is outstanding! Working on a multi-phase national research trial, the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] has consistently been responsive and accommodating in meeting the changing needs of our project. Throughout the project, the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] has provided timely progress reports and insightful recommendations so as to reach our target population and achieve high follow-up rates. We would highly recommend the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] for any research-based survey services."
Vlad Kushnir, PhD(c)
Project Leader, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
"We partnered with the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] to collect representative data for our complex, six-year provincial study. The [SCSRU] team was exceptional! They are extremely skilled, responsive and professional, delivering on time with academic rigor. We highly recommend the [SCSRU] for survey research services."
Lori Diemert
Project Manager - Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU), University of Toronto
"The [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit (SCSRU)] at the University of Waterloo has been an absolute pleasure to work with! The [SCSRU] team is professional, efficient and extremely accommodating. Throughout the duration of the project, they were able to provide realistic timelines and met all deliverables effectively."
Sargam Rana
Workplace Health Promotion Program, Cancer Care Ontario
"We worked closely with the [SCSRU] to conduct a randomized controlled trial on a community based Fall prevention program for young children. We were welcomed into the centre to see all levels of the data collection process and were impressed with the level of professionalism of the staff and the knowledge-base of the statistical consultants. We were particularly impressed with how the [SCSRU] provided statistical support after the data collection was complete, answering a number of questions about how to run complex sample models to answer our research questions. The reports were thorough, providing all information needed to conduct our analyses and publish in a high impact journal. We recommend them highly to other academic researchers."
Mike Corbett, PhD
Research Associate - University of Guelph
"The [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] has been invaluable in the ongoing collection of data during our long term study. [The SCSRU] is reliable and works with us to implement our surveys in a variety of ways while ensuring comparability over time. Even when there are changes in the study the [SCSRU] makes certain that our data collection stays consistent and we can be accountable to our funder."
Esther Russell
Project Manager, Propel Centre for Population Health Impact
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo
"Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region is pleased to work in partnership with the [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] at the University of Waterloo. The research gleaned to date has aided in identifying gaps in our community awareness initiatives; and continues to inform our organizational advancement."
Mary Zilney
CEO - Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
"Having the University of Waterloo [Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit] conduct the survey provides significant benefit (that is, credibility of the survey) to our Region."
2019 Waterloo Region Matters Survey respondent
As a doctoral student navigating complex statistical analyses, working with the Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit (SCSRU) was an incredibly rewarding experience. Their support was instrumental in enhancing the methodological rigour and analysis of three studies from my PhD research on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, two of which are now published in Vaccine journal. The team helped refine my survey instrument and guided the selection of appropriate analytic methods and regression models. They provided thoughtful and technically sound advice at every stage. This collaboration not only strengthened the quality and rigour of my dissertation but also deepened my statistical thinking.
Bara’ Abdallah AlShurman
PhD Candidate, School of Public Health Sciences
I have partnered with the SCSRU to develop questions for both the Campus Community Survey and the Student Experience Survey. Throughout the process, they provided valuable advice and guidance, while remaining flexible and incorporating our subject matter expertise. They were thoughtful in ensuring that survey questions were accessible and understandable for participants. Their work was timely, and they were a pleasure to work with.
Robbyn Hesch
Project Manager, New Student Transition
Student Success Office
On behalf of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Waterloo, we were grateful to work with the Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit (SCSRU) and be a part of the Student Experience Survey. The team took the time to understand our goals, provided valuable guidance throughout the process, and helped us translate the results into meaningful, actionable insights. Their responsiveness, organization, and proactive approach made them an outstanding partner from start to finish.
Donna Rheams
Senior Manager, Wellness & Active Living
University of Waterloo Athletics
I have had the pleasure of working with the SCSRU on multiple occasions, particularly in the execution and analysis of the UW Student Experience Survey (SES). The team is very knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to help, and having their guidance has undoubtedly helped us to explore meaningful data to best improve the student experience in our unit and beyond. Always looking forward to collaborating again with the SCSRU!
Dr. Noorin Manji
Assistant Professor
University of Waterloo
Institutional Analysis & Planning has worked with the SCSRU on several strategic survey projects that directly inform planning and evaluation activities at the University. The staff at the SCSRU from Managers to Project Managers and Programmers are consistently responsive, detail-oriented and proactive in bringing forward project improvements and next steps. They are always on top of project deadlines and are a wonderful unit with which to collaborate.
Jana Carson
Senior Manager, Evaluation & Accountability
Institutional Analysis & Planning, University of Waterloo
SCSRU offers comprehensive support for survey research. They helped us craft appropriate survey questions, analyzed the data to inform our program planning, and provided comprehensive project support throughout to ensure we met our timelines. They are a trusted team member in helping us make informed decisions to deliver the best quality outcomes. I would absolutely engage with SCSRU again for our future survey research needs.
Joyce Barlow
Associate Director, Campus Accessibility
University of Waterloo
The SCSRU team struck an excellent balance between providing expert guidance and respecting the needs and priorities of our project team. They helped us develop a survey that was both methodologically rigorous and strategically meaningful, while ensuring we remained actively engaged in decisions throughout the process. Their collaborative approach, flexibility, and thoughtful support in interpreting and stewarding the results made them a trusted partner for this important work.
Jennifer Gillies, PhD
Associate Provost, Campus Support and Accessibility
University of Waterloo
As someone who was setting up a survey for the first time, I turned to the SCSRU for support and guidance, and I am very glad to have made that decision. Indeed, from helping to design the survey through to delivering the data set, SCSRU staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to questions and concerns.
John G. Mielke, PhD, CBiol
Associate Professor
University of Waterloo
When we applied for funding for a mixed methods project called Grief and Grief Support Needs in Canada, our team wrote in the involvement of the Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit (SCSRU) from the beginning. That relationship was recognized as one of the strengths of the funding application when we were awarded it. Everyone there is dedicated, professional, and made a big difference to the survey portion of our study.
Susan Cadell
Co-Founder, Grief Matters Incorporated