Our Services

We provide a suite of evidence-based evaluation, analytics, and data science services designed to help organizations measure, understand, and improve their programs.

1. Program Evaluation

Comprehensive, mixed-methods evaluations that help organizations understand program performance, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.

Our evaluation services include:

• Full program evaluations (process + outcome)

• Needs assessments

• Justice program evaluations (diversion, specialty courts, reentry)

• Public and behavioral health program evaluations

• Higher education and workforce development evaluations

• Logic model development

• Grant evaluation components and renewal reports

Methods used:

• Quantitative analysis

• Qualitative interviews & focus groups

• Thematic and sentiment analysis

• Predictive modeling

• Survey research

• Explainable AI

• Mixed-methods integration

2. Signature Evaluation Approach

Our proprietary approach integrates data science, survey science, and AI to deliver deeper, more actionable insights.

Key components:

• Automated data pipelines

• Predictive models with SHAP-based explainability

• AI-assisted qualitative coding (topic modeling, embeddings)

• Psychometrically valid surveys

• Outcome dashboards

• Reproducible analytics documentation

• Evidence-based recommendations

This approach ensures your evaluation is not just a report — it’s a decision-making tool.

3. Data Science & Advanced Analytics

We apply modern analytics methods to help organizations understand trends, drivers, and outcome patterns.

Analytics services include:

• Predictive modeling

• Explainable AI

• Data cleaning and transformation

• Statistical consulting

• Forecasting and scenario analysis

• Impact estimation and outcome modeling

• Longitudinal and time-series analysis

• Equity and subgroup analysis

4. Survey Design & Psychometrics

Reliable, meaningful surveys are essential for evaluation and decision-making.

Survey services include:

• Survey instrument design (pre/post, climate, stakeholder)

• Reliability & validity analysis

• Item performance analysis

• Bias diagnostics

• Online survey administration

• Survey data analysis and visualization

5. Dashboards & Reporting

Modern reporting tools tailored for stakeholders at all levels.

Deliverables include:

• Interactive dashboards

• Pre/post comparisons

• Trend visualizations

• Participant profiles

• Outcome tracking dashboards

• Automated reporting pipelines

• Story-based data summaries

6. Grant Evaluation Services

Data-Driven Evaluation for Federal, State, and Local Grant Programs

Curve & Compass Analytics  provides independent, evidence-based program evaluation for grant-funded initiatives across education, health, workforce development, behavioral health, public safety, and community programs. We help organizations meet funder requirements, demonstrate impact, and build a data-driven culture using modern statistical methods, survey analytics, and transparent reporting.

What We Provide

• External Evaluation 

• Evaluation Plans & Logic Models for grant applications

• Outcomes & Performance Measurement Frameworks

• Survey Development & Psychometric Analysis

• Qualitative & Quantitative Mixed-Methods Analysis

• Data Collection Strategy & Instrument Design

• Dashboard Development (R Shiny, Tableau, etc.)

• Annual, Mid-Year, and Closeout Evaluation Reports

• Compliance-Ready Documentation 

Why Choose Curve & Compass Analytics

• Clear, transparent evaluation models grounded in statistical rigor

• Advanced data science capabilities for deeper insight (forecasting, predictive analytics, XAI)

• Regulatory-grade documentation — written with clarity, precision, and funder expectations in mind

• Flexible, scalable engagements from proposal-stage evaluation planning to multi-year reporting

• Secure data handling and privacy-focused analytic workflows

Engagement Options

• Evaluation Plan + Logic Model for Grant Applications
  Custom 1–2 page plan ready for immediate inclusion in your proposal.

• Comprehensive External Evaluation (multi-year)
  Annual and mid-year reports, outcomes tracking, survey analytics, and dashboards.

• Ad-hoc or Supplemental Analysis
  Support for data cleaning, metrics design, automated reporting, and evidence packages.