O*NET-SOC 19-4061.00

Social Science Research Assistants

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.Core12963
Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.Supplemental12954
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.Supplemental12967
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.Core12953
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.Core12957
Recruit and schedule research participants.Supplemental12968
Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.Supplemental12966
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.Core12955
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.Supplemental12969
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.Core12956
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.Core12959
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.Core12952
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.Supplemental12958
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.Core12962
Code data in preparation for computer entry.Supplemental12964
Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.Supplemental12972
Conduct internet-based and library research.Core12960
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.Supplemental12965
Present research findings to groups of people.Core12961
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.Supplemental12971
Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.Supplemental12973
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.Supplemental12970

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 33 examples in 20 categories, 23 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Graphics software

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Computer based training software

Appletree

Object or component oriented development software

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

Data base user interface and query software

Database software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
REDCap Research Electronic Data Capture
SASHot Technology
StataCorp Stata
Statistical software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Web platform development software

JavaScriptHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Development environment software

Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

Online library databases

Project management software

Qualtrics Insight

Business intelligence and data analysis software

TableauHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

Video development software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect archival data.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
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Conduct research on social issues.
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Processing Information

Verify accuracy of data.
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Check data for recording errors.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
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Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Develop methods of social or economic research.
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Plan social sciences research.
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule appointments.
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Working with Computers

Prepare data for analysis.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 14 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 1
- Augments 12
- Supports 1
- Data cleaning pipelineaj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts589 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Sf datacloud preparejaganpro/sf-skills978 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Xlsx skillclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Csvkit next advanced csv toolkitclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Spreadsheetclaudeskills.infoAugments
Code data or other information.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Record research or operational data.
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Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with clients to exchange information.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Manage scientific or technical project resources.
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Staffing Organizational Units

Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
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Recruit personnel.
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Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 21

Distinct tools14

Level mix

Replaces 1
Augments 12
Supports 1

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)

No NICE work role maps to this job.