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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Data Analyst, Field Interviewer, Market Survey Representative, Methodologist, Public Opinion Analyst, Research Associate, Research Fellow, Research Interviewer, Survey Research Consultant, Telephone Interviewer
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
- Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
- Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
- Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
- Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Argus Perceptual Mapper,Askiaanalyse,Dataxiom StatMost,Dataxiom Xpro,Future Information Research Management Confirmit,Harmoni ESPRI,IBM SPSS Statistics,KMR software,Memphis Survey Explorer,Merlinco MERLIN,NCSS,P-STAT,Power and Precision,Pulsar software,Question interchange profile QUIP software,QuestionPro,Random forest software,Salford Systems TreeNet,SAS statistical software,SDA Survey,StarData,StataCorp Stata,Statgraphics,STATISTICA,Statistical software,Statistical Solutions SOLAS,SumQuest,The MathWorks MATLAB,TURBO Spring-Stat,Voxco PRONTO,Voxco StatXP
- Business intelligence and data analysis software:Tableau
- Customer relationship management CRM software:Sales force automation 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 Access,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 SQL,Viking data editor
- Data mining software:Salford Systems CART
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Detailed Work Activities
- Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:100% responded"Every day"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:83% responded"Every day"
- Spend Time Sitting:83% responded"Continually or almost continually"
- Telephone:74% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:70% responded"Every day"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Knowledge
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Customer and Personal Service:Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administration and Management:Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 46%Bachelor's Degree
- 38%Master's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Mathematical Reasoning:The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising:Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Work Values
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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