Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics

The Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics (CSES) combines three prior individual research service centers: Center for Research Design and Analysis (CRDA), Nevada Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (NCHSI) and the Center for Program Evaluation (CPE), into a stronger, more comprehensive, single center. The center can handle all your data requests including survey data collection, program evaluation, and statistical analysis. Three main labs are equipped to assist departments, organizations and individuals in accessing the data resources and evaluation tools they need to produce quantitative and qualitative outcomes. Contact the center today for help on your next data analysis, data collection, or evaluation project.

CSES researchers possess doctoral-level training in research methodology, survey design, program evaluation, and statistical analysis. It is difficult to find this same level of expertise and knowledge outside of the university setting. While engaging in interdisciplinary, collaborative research activities, CSES faculty and staff are in the unique position of being at the forefront of research innovation with respect to design and technology.

Twelve staff members of CSES smile for a photo outside.

By combining three existing research service centers: Center for Research Design and Analysis (CRDA), Nevada Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (NCHSI) and the Center for Program Evaluation (CPE), there is no more redundancy or duplication of efforts. Knowledge, resources and expertise are now streamlined into one central unit at the University. A merging of these three units provides a stronger, more comprehensive, single center.

Vision Statement

To provide high quality, innovative survey, evaluation, and statistical services.

Our mission

CSES strives to increase the quality and quantity of interdisciplinary research by providing academic researchers, businesses and organizations with expertise in survey design, program evaluation, and statistical analysis. CSES also serves as a liaison between campus departments and centers, as well as between the University community and public and private organizations, to foster collaborative research activities, outreach activities and Nevada economic development.

Contact Us

Lombardi Recreation Center
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: (775) 784-6718

Meet our staff

The Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics (CSES) has a 50-year combined history at the University of Nevada, Reno as a leader in data analysis. All academic disciplines need research design, evaluation, and statistical analysis and all units under CSES are cross-disciplinary. Together, we provide unparalleled expertise that will not be found in the general business community. CSES researchers possess doctoral-level training in research methodology, survey design, program evaluation and statistical analysis.

Our labs

Our labs provide technical capacity and collaborative opportunities on research design, statistical and epidemiological methodologies. Our program Evaluation Lab provides an alternative to traditional evaluation services by working in partnership with those who strive to improve the quality of life in their communities. Our Survey Lab has more than 50 years of experience and expertise in utilizing a wide range of data collection techniques for telephone, mail, and internet surveys.

Our projects

The Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics vision is to provide high quality, innovative survey, evaluation, and statistical services. We have many ongoing projects that we are working on that align with that vision. We are always looking for new partnerships and opportunities to better our communities.

Our services

The Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics offers a multitude of evaluation and data management services. We have many community and national partners that make the work we do meaningful and impactful. Some of our services include research design consultation, statistical methodology consultation and analysis and more.