• ABS Research provides scientific research services to businesses and individuals dealing with the general public.

• Research is carried out mainly through online scientific databases, and when necessary via personal or telephone interviews with experts in the applicable field.

• Examples of our research services include:

  • Validation of scientific claims
  • Clean up of advertising messages to eliminate and replace vague or imprecise scientific "facts"
  • Updates on scientific developments for school curricula
  • Verification of statements for non-science writers
  • Assistance in the development of new products
  • Background Research involving grant writing for non-profit organizations

Environmental Science:

• Natural resource management
• Use of marine resources
• Environmental impact of products or industries
• Public perception of current issues and events
• Environmental education
• Efficiency of outreach efforts
• Human impact issues
• Environmental product development (organics, natural products, sustainable practices)
• Eco tourism impact/benefit

Biological Science:

• Species-specific research
• Cancer and medical issues
• Biological systems
• Life science/biological science curricula
• Health products

• In most cases, research services are priced on an hourly basis. Hours are estimated according to the depth of the research, and adjusted at the end of the reporting process. However, we offer flexible pricing arrangements depending on our clients' needs.

• Any special services contracted by ABS Research are invoiced separately. Examples of such services include traveling requested by the client, access to specialized databases, purchasing of original documents, and consulting of third parties.

• All services not included in the contracted hourly budget but necessary for the completion of the report are approved in writing by the client prior to the execution of such services.

• The finished product consists of a report together with the sources of literature used and cited in the report.

• Depending on the scope of the research, the "report" can include hard copies, electronic copies, and other media (CD/DVD).