We are a small applied research and evaluation firm located in Bozeman, MT. We work with public sector and non-profit clients at a variety of scales, from local organizations to state and national agencies to global organizations. Our staff have advanced degrees in rural sociology, applied economics, public health, epidemiology, and international development. We bring rigorous research methods to bear on questions that are important to our clients. We conduct needs assessments and program evaluations, apply statistical analyses to understand the characteristics of people, places and systems, and provide technical assistance on gathering and using data. Our goal is to provide clients with appropriate and accessible information that they can use, and we take seriously the need to interpret data analysis in ways that make it approachable to the end user.