Survey data designed to include,
not overlook
Built on the Minnesota Community Survey, the state's only publicly available probability-based panel — 2,500+ verified residents.
Built-in oversamples of Black, Latino, and Asian communities
and robust rural representation.
Data you can publish, defend, and build on.
The results from the Minnesota Community Survey were invaluable. The detailed data and clear presentation in the report gave us the confidence and evidence we needed to communicate the potential of MinneKIDS to legislators effectively.
What we're learning
Recent findings and analysis from The Briefing, our free newsletter.
Sectors we serve
Whether you need evidence for a grant proposal, data for a policy decision, or insights into an underserved market, our surveys are built for the way you work.
Survey products
From a quick read on public opinion to a full custom research engagement, every Lumaris survey is built on our probability-based Minnesota panel, so your results are representative from day one.
When to use a Lumaris survey
Not all surveys are created equal. In a Pew Research Center study, probability-based panels averaged half the error of opt-in alternatives. When your research will inform policy decisions, grant proposals, or public communications, the methodology matters.
| What matters to you | Probability-based survey | Non-probability survey |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum accuracy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reliable across demographic groups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Minimal data quality problems | ✓ | ✗ |
| Regulatory compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legally defensible | ✓ | ✗ |
| Best for high-stakes decisions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Same-day results | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lowest upfront cost | ✗ | ✓ |
- Making high-stakes decisions
- Needing regulatory approval
- Results will be scrutinized publicly
- Accuracy is critical to success
- Representing diverse communities
- Testing initial concepts
- Needing results in 1–3 days
- Budget is extremely tight
- Doing low-risk exploratory research
Need survey data you can stake decisions on?
Lumaris Research operates Minnesota's only publicly available probability-based survey panel. Tell us what you're trying to learn and we'll recommend the right approach.
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