Qualitative and mixed-methods research

Turn qualitative and quantitative evidence into practical insight for better decisions.

We answer questions like

  • What are people really experiencing, and why?
  • What themes, patterns or differences are emerging across our audiences?
  • How do we make sense of complex feedback or stakeholder perspectives?
  • What does the survey data tell us, and what sits behind the numbers?
  • How do we bring qualitative and quantitative evidence together into a story?

How it works

We design qualitative and mixed-methods research around the decision you need to make. Depending on your context, this may include interviews, focus groups, workshops, stakeholder engagement, surveys, document review, or a combination of methods.

We use qualitative research to explore people’s experiences and perspectives in depth, and quantitative methods to test, compare or strengthen findings across a wider group. Our analysis brings this evidence together into clear themes, patterns and practical implications, with outputs designed to support planning, design, improvement or investment decisions.

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What this helps you do

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Understand people’s experiences, needs and perspectives in depth.

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Combine qualitative and quantitative evidence into a clear, balanced view.

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Identify themes, patterns, opportunities and areas of difference.

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Make evidence-informed decisions about services, strategies, programmes or investments.

Why us?

Scarlatti is experienced in researching complex human issues where there is rarely one simple answer. We combine qualitative research, survey design, facilitation, evaluation and analysis to make sense of diverse perspectives and imperfect evidence. Our strength is turning complex information into clear, practical insight that helps you decide what to do next.

Need to understand what people are experiencing, thinking or needing?

Talk to us about qualitative and mixed-methods research that turns evidence into practical insight for your next decision

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Julie Research manager