Social science research businesses study people, communities, organisations and social issues to build evidence about how society works and how people experience services, policies and change. They may work for public bodies, charities, universities, businesses or other organisations, investigating topics such as education, health, employment, housing, inequality, crime and public attitudes. Projects can be commissioned to answer a specific question or form part of longer-term research. Typical services include designing research studies, reviewing existing evidence and collecting information through surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation or analysis of administrative and other datasets. Researchers may use quantitative methods, qualitative methods or a combination of both. They can analyse findings, assess the effects of a programme or policy, and present results in reports, briefings, presentations or datasets.