Survey research training & advisory

Better Surveys.Better Decisions.

I help organizations improve the quality of their surveys so they can make better decisions with confidence, drawing on more than 40 years of survey research for business, political, government, and nonprofit clients.

WorkshopsCustomized programsAdvisory support
Doug Cox, founder of Accurus Research
Doug Cox
Founder · Accurus Research
Why it matters

Surveys guide important decisions, yet many fall short because the fundamentals aren’t handled well.

Unclear objectivesWeak samplingBiased questionsFailing to follow through

I help organizations strengthen every stage of the survey process: defining the objective, choosing the right data collection method, building a sound sample, writing solid questions, and turning findings into action.


Who it’s for

You don’t need a statistician

My approach isn’t academic, statistics-driven, or overly technical. It’s practical training grounded in real-world experience, built for leaders at growing small and mid-sized organizations and nonprofits.

Sound judgment in designing and carrying out your survey project.
Fewer pitfalls, sidestepping the errors that quietly ruin results.
Confidence in the data you bring to the table.

“Surveys have value only when they’re designed and interpreted properly. My job is to close that gap for your team.”

Doug Cox, Accurus Research

Let’s talk about how better survey design leads to better decisions

Whether you’re considering a workshop for your team or want expert eyes on a survey already in motion, I’d be glad to talk it through.