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Social Science Research Assistants

SOC 19-4061.00

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Active Listening

3.6

Writing

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Speaking

3.4

Mathematics

3.2

Science

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.0

Psychology

4.0

Clerical

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Education and Training

3.3

Mathematics

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Key Tasks

1Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

2Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

3Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.

4Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.

5Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

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