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Occupation

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.

$69,460 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 19-3022.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  2. 02Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  3. 03Write proposals to win new projects.
  4. 04Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  5. 05Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  6. 06Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  7. 07Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  8. 08Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  9. 09Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  10. 10Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  11. 11Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  12. 12Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Research AssociateResearch ScientistSurvey MethodologistSurvey ResearcherData AnalystMarket Survey RepresentativeResearch FellowResearch InterviewerSurvey StatisticianTelephone Interviewer

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageSociology and AnthropologyMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministrative

Skills that carry over from service

Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessTime Management