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Survey Researchers - 19-3022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Research Fellow
  • Field Interviewer
  • Research Associate
  • Research Interviewer
  • Market Survey Representative
  • Research Assistant
  • Survey Director
  • Telephone Interviewer
  • Research Methodologist
  • Study Director

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Tasks

  • Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  • Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  • Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  • Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  • Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  • Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  • Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  • Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  • Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze social or economic data
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • conduct field research or investigative studies
  • conduct market research
  • confer with research personnel
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
  • interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
  • maintain awareness of social trends
  • make presentations
  • monitor consumer or marketing trends
  • obtain information from individuals
  • perform statistical modeling
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan surveys of specified group or area
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide expert testimony on research results
  • recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups
  • recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use current social research
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write business project or bid proposals
  • write research or project grant proposals
  • write scholarly or technical research papers

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