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Survey Researchers - 19-3022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Design or conduct surveys. May supervise interviewers who conduct the survey in person or over the telephone. May present survey results to client.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Field Interviewer
  • Research Associate
  • Research Fellow
  • Research Interviewer
  • Market Survey Representative
  • Research Assistant
  • Telephone Interviewer

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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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