Political Scientists
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
- Tasks
- 14 tasks10 core, 4 supplemental
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-3094.00SOC 2018: 19-3094
What the work is made of
10 core tasks and 4 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Teach political science.Core taskTask 5515Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 2. Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.Core taskTask 5519Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 3. Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.Core taskTask 5518Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 4. Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.Core taskTask 5516Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 5. Advise political science students.Core taskTask 23949Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 6. Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.Core taskTask 5520Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 7. Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.Core taskTask 5521Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 8. Identify issues for research and analysis.Core taskTask 5517Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 9. Serve on committees.Core taskTask 23950Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 10. Forecast political, economic, and social trends.Core taskTask 5524Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 11. Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.Supplemental taskTask 5525Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 12. Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.Supplemental taskTask 5522Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 13. Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.Supplemental taskTask 5526Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
- Task 14. Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.Supplemental taskTask 5523Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2022
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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, 19-3094
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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