Survey Researchers
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.
- Tasks
- 16 tasks16 core
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-3022.00SOC 2018: 19-3022
What the work is made of
All 16 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.Core taskTask 7548Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 2. Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.Core taskTask 7553Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 3. Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.Core taskTask 7554Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 4. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.Core taskTask 7545Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 5. Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.Core taskTask 7555Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 6. Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.Core taskTask 7546Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 7. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.Core taskTask 7550Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 8. Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.Core taskTask 7556Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 9. Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.Core taskTask 7549Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 10. Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.Core taskTask 7552Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 11. Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.Core taskTask 7547Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 12. Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.Core taskTask 7557Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 13. Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.Core taskTask 7559Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 14. Write proposals to win new projects.Core taskTask 21107Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 15. Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.Core taskTask 7551Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
- Task 16. Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.Core taskTask 7558Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2019
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-3022
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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