A research firm is a company or organization that conducts and provides research services to its clients. These firms employ experts in various fields, including marketing, economics, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines, who use their knowledge and skills to collect data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other methods, analyze it, and draw conclusions based on the findings. The results of this research can be used by businesses, governments or non-profit organizations to make informed decisions about products, services, policies, or programs. Research firms may also provide consulting services in addition to their research offerings.