Merriman River Group also offers the highest quality data services for individuals and groups conducting social science research through universities, foundations, private companies, and government agencies. We work with our clients to select the proper survey technology (phone-based, web-based) for their project and to tailor the survey questions so they meet the high standards necessary for conducting and reporting the results of social science research. Our social science research clients work directly with our director of polling, Dr. Seth Rosenthal, who has authored academic book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on developing and critiquing questionnaires that measure personality traits and racial attitudes.