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Career: Survey Researchers
Job Description
Design or conduct surveys. May supervise interviewers who conduct the survey in person or over the telephone. May present survey results to client.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys. |
97
|
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results. |
96
|
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software. |
94
|
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations. |
93
|
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews. |
91
|
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis. |
91
|
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics. |
90
|
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting. |
89
|
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data. |
87
|
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples. |
81
|
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials. |
72
|
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys. |
67
|
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods. |
48
|
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors. |
36
|
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Processing Information
|
84
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
78
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
77
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Getting Information
|
62
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
61
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
50
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
49
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
41
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
38
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
29
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
17
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
15
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
13
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
11
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
10
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
9
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
9
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|