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Survey Researchers

SOC 19-3022.00

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.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Mathematics

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.4

Mathematics

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Administration and Management

3.6

Sociology and Anthropology

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Psychology

3.0

Personnel and Human Resources

3.0

Key Tasks

1Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.

2Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.

3Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.

4Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.

5Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.

Also Known As

Consultant Data Analyst Data Collection Specialist Field Interviewer Interviewer Market Survey Representative Pollster Proctor Recruiter Research Assistant