Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social research. May perform publication activities, laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Normally these individuals work under the direct supervision of a social scientist and assist in those activities which are more routine.
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- Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
- Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
- Code data in preparation for computer entry.
- Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
- Conduct internet-based and library research.
- Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
- Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
- Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
- Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
- Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
- Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
- Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
- Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
- Present research findings to groups of people.
- Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
- Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- Recruit and schedule research participants.
- Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
- Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
- Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
- Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
- Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
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