Research & Program Studies
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Over 20 Years Conducting Rigorous Research and Program Studies
Whether you are launching a new credentialing program or updating an existing one, the right professional study is the foundation for every sound decision that follows.
The Caviart Group’s professional studies meet the highest accreditation standards for high-stakes certification and licensure programs. What sets us apart is the combination of deep research experience and hands-on experience running credentialing programs — so we understand not just the methodology, but the real-world decisions that depend on it.
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Job Task Analysis (JTA) or Practice Analysis
To create or update your exam blueprint so it accurately reflects the profession today. A sound JTA is foundational for NCCA accreditation, ANSI/ISO 17024 compliance and overall legal defensibility. Learn more about our JTA offerings here.
Feasibility Study
Before investing in a new certification or licensure program, organizations need to know whether the credential is viable. Our feasibility studies assess market demand, candidate pool size, competitive landscape, and operational requirements to give decision-makers a clear picture of program sustainability.
Customized Studies by Client Need
We design studies specifically to meet the needs of our clients. Whatever question you need answered, we will develop the right methodology to get you the answers you need.
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Understanding the competitive credentialing landscape and candidate motivations is critical to program growth and relevance. We conduct market analyses and candidate research studies that inform strategic decisions about positioning, pricing, eligibility requirements, and program design.
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Workforce studies examine the scope, distribution, and characteristics of the professional population a credential serves. These studies support strategic planning, job task analysis design, and advocacy efforts by providing credible data on workforce size, demographics, and practice patterns.
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Determining the passing score for a high-stakes examination requires a rigorous, documented standard setting process. We facilitate cut score studies using established methods — including Angoff, modified Angoff, and Bookmark — and produce comprehensive technical reports that support legal defensibility. Learn more about this and other psychometric offerings here.
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Validity evidence is the cornerstone of a defensible credentialing program. We conduct comprehensive exam validity studies that document content, construct, and criterion-related validity — providing the technical foundation organizations need for accreditation, legal review, or program renewal.
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Fairness is a requirement of high-stakes assessment. Our DIF analysis identifies items that may perform differently across candidate subgroups — by gender, ethnicity, age, or other characteristics — supporting ongoing fairness review and reducing legal exposure. We provide actionable findings alongside clear technical documentation.
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A healthy item bank is essential for examination quality and security. We conduct item-level statistical analysis — including difficulty, discrimination, and distractor analysis — and provide comprehensive item bank reviews that identify gaps, flag underperforming items, and support long-term test development planning.
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We conduct pass rate and candidate performance analyses that help organizations understand score distributions, identify anomalies, and make data-driven decisions about examination standards and program requirements.
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A value gap analysis examines the perceived and actual value of a credential among key stakeholders — certificants, employers, educators, and the public. These studies help organizations understand where their credential is underperforming relative to its potential and identify strategic opportunities to strengthen its value proposition.
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Recertification requirements are among the most scrutinized elements of a credentialing program. We conduct studies that evaluate the validity and relevance of continuing education and recertification requirements — ensuring they reflect current professional practice and withstand stakeholder and accreditation review.
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Understanding how candidates discover, evaluate, and pursue a credential informs smarter outreach and program growth strategies. We conduct marketing studies and program awareness research that help credentialing organizations identify audience segments, assess messaging effectiveness, and prioritize outreach investments.
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