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O*NET-SOC 19-3022.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.Core7550
  2. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.Core7545
  3. Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.Core7546
  4. Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.Core7555
  5. Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.Core7556
  6. Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.Core7553
  7. Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.Core7551
  8. Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.Core7549
  9. Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.Core7552
  10. Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.Core7557
  11. Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.Core7554
  12. Write proposals to win new projects.Core21107
  13. Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.Core7548
  14. Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.Core7547
  15. Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.Core7559
  16. Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.Core7558

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 98 examples in 25 categories, 22 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Expert system software

  • Acarda CallAssist
  • Computer assisted telephone interviewing CATI software

Data base user interface and query software

  • Acarda ForbiddenCalls
  • Apian SurveyPro
  • Askia Design
  • Askia Vista
  • Askia Web
  • Askiaface
  • Askiavoice
  • Creative Research Survey System
  • Database software
  • Gamma Associates mTab
  • Gravic Principia Remark
  • Interviewer software
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Point-of-View QWriter
  • Pulse Train Bellview CAPTI
  • Pulse Train Bellview TCI
  • Pulse Train Visual QSL
  • QPSMR Limited CATI
  • QPSMR Limited Input
  • QPSMR Limited Insight
  • Raosoft SURVEYWin
  • Research Spectrum Survent CATI
  • Scantron Technologies eListen
  • Snap Survey Software
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology
  • Viking data editor

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe ColdFusion
  • Pulse Train Bellview Web

Analytical or scientific software

  • Argus Perceptual Mapper
  • Askiaanalyse
  • Dataxiom StatMost
  • Dataxiom Xpro
  • Future Information Research Management Confirmit
  • Harmoni ESPRI
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • KMR software
  • Memphis Survey Explorer
  • Merlinco MERLIN
  • NCSS
  • P-STAT
  • Power and Precision
  • Pulsar software
  • Question interchange profile QUIP software
  • QuestionPro
  • Random forest software
  • REDCap Research Electronic Data CaptureIn Demand
  • Salford Systems TreeNet
  • SASHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • SDA Survey
  • StarData
  • StataCorp StataIn Demand
  • Statgraphics
  • STATISTICA
  • Statistical software
  • Statistical Solutions SOLAS
  • SumQuest
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
  • TURBO Spring-Stat
  • Voxco PRONTO
  • Voxco StatXP

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • CfMC COSI
  • Graphics software

Interactive voice response software

  • CfMC SoundSurvent

Presentation software

  • COMCON DataFriend
  • DATAN Merlin Fastab
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Pulse Train Pulser Web
  • QPSMR Limited Reflect

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • EZ Forms
  • Sawtooth SSI Web

Video conferencing software

  • FaceTime
  • ZoomHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Microsoft TeamsHot Technology
  • Perseus SurveySolutions
  • Qualtrics InsightIn Demand

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology

Map creation software

  • Postal boundary mapping software

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

  • Pulse Train Bellview Scan

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Sales force automation software

Data mining software

  • Salford Systems CART

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • TableauHot Technology

Document management software

  • Verity TELEform

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

  • Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Conduct research on social issues.
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Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
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    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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Thinking Creatively

  • Plan social sciences research.
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Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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  • Write grant proposals.
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  • Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Record research or operational data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Develop training materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Prepare operational reports.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Confer with clients to exchange information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

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  • Direct scientific activities.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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