About Centerdata
Centerdata: A Non-Profit Research Institute in Tilburg
Centerdata is a non-profit research institute based in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Since its establishment in 1996, the organization has been dedicated to conducting scientific, social, and policy-relevant research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and understanding.
At Centerdata, we believe that research plays a crucial role in shaping our society and improving people's lives. That's why we are committed to conducting high-quality studies that address important issues facing individuals, organizations, and communities.
Our team of experienced researchers comes from diverse academic backgrounds and disciplines such as psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, and data science. We leverage our expertise to design rigorous studies that generate reliable data and insights.
Our Research Areas
At Centerdata, we conduct research across various domains such as health care systems; social welfare policies; education systems; labor markets; consumer behavior; environmental sustainability; political attitudes; migration patterns; aging populations among others.
We collaborate with government agencies at local or national levels as well as private sector organizations to provide evidence-based recommendations for policy-making decisions. Our work has contributed significantly to shaping public policies on issues such as healthcare reform or environmental protection measures.
Our Methodology
We use a range of quantitative methods such as surveys (online or face-to-face), experiments (lab-based or field-based), observational studies (longitudinal or cross-sectional), secondary data analysis (administrative records or public datasets) among others depending on the nature of the research question.
We also employ advanced statistical techniques like multilevel modeling or structural equation modeling to analyze complex relationships between variables. Our goal is always to ensure that our findings are robust enough for policymakers' decision-making processes while being accessible enough for general audiences' understanding.
Our Impact
Over the years since our inception in 1996 till date Centerdata has conducted numerous impactful studies across various domains which have contributed significantly towards shaping public policies and improving people's lives. Some of our notable studies include:
- The Dutch Longitudinal Internet Studies for the Social Sciences (LISS) which is a unique data infrastructure that provides researchers with access to a representative sample of the Dutch population. This study has been used in various research projects across different domains such as health, education, labor markets, and social welfare policies.
- The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) which is an international longitudinal study that examines how individuals' health changes as they age and how this affects their retirement decisions. This study has contributed significantly to understanding the challenges facing aging populations worldwide.
- The European Social Survey (ESS) which is a cross-national survey that measures attitudes towards various social issues across Europe. This study has provided policymakers with valuable insights into public opinion on topics such as immigration, gender equality, or political participation.
Our Commitment
At Centerdata, we are committed to conducting research that makes a difference in people's lives. We believe that our work should be accessible to everyone who can benefit from it - policymakers, practitioners, academics or general audiences alike.
We also strive to maintain high ethical standards in all our research activities by ensuring informed consent from participants; protecting their privacy; maintaining confidentiality; and avoiding any harm or exploitation.
Conclusion
Centerdata is a non-profit research institute based in Tilburg dedicated to conducting scientific, social and policy-relevant research since 1996. Our team of experienced researchers comes from diverse academic backgrounds and disciplines such as psychology, sociology economics statistics among others. We conduct impactful studies across various domains using advanced quantitative methods like surveys experiments observational studies secondary data analysis among others depending on the nature of the research question while employing advanced statistical techniques like multilevel modeling or structural equation modeling for analyzing complex relationships between variables. Our work contributes significantly towards shaping public policies on issues such as healthcare reform environmental protection measures migration patterns aging populations among others while maintaining high ethical standards in all our research activities.
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