One of the two major activities of the SRTC is conducting statistical research. The Research Division is involve in the development, testing and/or experimentation of statistical theories, concepts, definitions, methods and techniques aimed at improving statistical information in terms of quality, reliability, completeness and scope, and cost-effectiveness of producing or delivering statistical outputs.
Mandated to develop a comprehensive and integrated research and training programs on the theories, concepts and methodologies for the promotion of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS), the SRTC Research Division has conducted and/or coordinated as of 2007, a total of seventy-two (72) research projects.