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Models & Tools

Empirical Social Research

Evidence-based policy advice.

All our work has an empirical basis. In addition to econometric analysis expertise and AI tools, we use the methods of empirical social research.

The Prognos toolbox contains long-proven and innovative tools that are tailored for use in each respective project context. Depending on the research question, we combine:

  • data and document analyses
  • expert interviews
  • group interviews
  • focus groups
  • workshops
  • standardised surveys

What we never lose sight of: every method is only as good as its solid, scientific conception.

Standardised surveys.

Standardised surveys are a key instrument for us. We use a variety of data collection methods, from written surveys (PAPI – paper-and-pencil interviewing) to online-based surveys (CAWI – computer-assisted web interviewing) and telephone interviews (CATI – computer-assisted telephone interviewing).

We support you throughout the entire survey process, starting with the design and development of the questionnaire, through the field phase, to the evaluation, interpretation and reporting.

Our online survey tool.

To meet the requirements of modern research, we rely on a modern online survey tool. The digital survey enables us to react quickly to current issues and ensure high data quality. We place a high value on user-friendliness and data protection. Our online survey tool and the processing of the collected data run exclusively on our own servers.

Well-founded analysis and modern presentation of results.

We deliver precise and well-founded analyses as well as informative and appealing data visualisations. In addition to the classic report format, we are proficient in compact and interactive formats for reporting and presenting results.

Success Factor Family

ongoing
| Project

With the “Success Factor Family” business programme, the BMFSFJ, together with the leading associations of the German economy and the DGB, is committed to a family-conscious work-place.

Evaluation of the infant nutrition preventive programme

ongoing
| Project

For the Association of Private Health Insurance, Prognos supports and evaluates the develop-ment of the “Early happiness: Discovering nutrition together” programme.

Community health promotion and prevention

ongoing
| Project

Prognos evaluates the GKV-Bündnis für Gesundheit funding programme for municipal structural development and target group-specific interventions.

The economic and social situation of the creative industries

2024
| Project

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, Prognos and partner analysed the economic and social situation of self-employed solo artists in creative professions.

Evaluation of Thuringia’s Inclusion Act

ongoing
| Project

Removing barriers and preventing discrimination: Thuringia’s Equality and Inclusion Act enforces these very things. We examine how it is being implemented and its effectiveness.

Ganztagsbetreuung in Bayern

2023
| Project

Wie viele Betreuungsplätze müssen für Grundschulkinder in Bayern bis zum Schuljahr 2029/2030 neu geschaffen werden? Für das Bayerische Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales modellierten wir den Bedarf.

Monitoring und Evaluation „Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung“

2023
| Project

Im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung evaluiert Prognos das Förderprogramm für kulturelle Bildung auch in der zweiten Förderphase 2018 bis 2023.

Evaluation of Complementary Independent Participation Counselling (EUTB)

2023
| Project

Together with the infas Institute for Applied Social Science and Prof. Dr. Gudrun Wansing, Prognos evaluated the available advice for persons with disabilities and their families over a five-year period.

Zukunftsregion Digitale Gesundheit

2023
| Project

In der Testregion Berlin-Brandenburg werden seit Juli 2020 sechs digitale Lösungen in den Bereichen Schmerzen und Diabetes in Arztpraxen eingesetzt. Prognos evaluiert die Ergebnisse.

Väterfreundliche Wirtschaft

2022
| Project

Für berufstätige Väter spielt die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf eine große Rolle. Wir haben untersucht, wie fortschrittlich Unternehmen in Deutschland dabei sind.

No generational conflict: Young and old are primarily looking for security.

2022
| Project

Study compares “boomers” and Generation Z: high need for security for young and old alike.

Implementation of the UN Disability Rights Convention in Baden-Württemberg

2022
| Project

Is the Baden-Württemberg State Action Plan on Equality of People with Disabilities achieving its objectives? Prognos investigated this on behalf of the state government.

Your topics – our expertise.

You are engaged in relevant topics and future issues from the economy, politics or society? So are we! Learn more about our expertise.

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