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Survey Researchers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 16 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2025.
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Core · Task 7550 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
Core · Task 7545 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
Core · Task 7546 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
Core · Task 7555 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
Core · Task 7556 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
Core · Task 7553 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
Core · Task 7551 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
Core · Task 7549 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
Core · Task 7552 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
Core · Task 7557 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
Core · Task 7554 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
Core · Task 21107 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Write proposals to win new projects.
Core · Task 7548 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
Core · Task 7547 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
Core · Task 7559 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
Core · Task 7558 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
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