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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.81)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.65)
  3. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.59)
  4. Research - Data (4.59)
  5. Program - Data (4.54)
  6. Consult - People (4.52)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.44)
  8. Develop, improve - Data (4.44)
  9. Study, observe - Data (4.44)
  10. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.44)
  11. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.41)
  12. Speak - People (4.22)
  13. Coordinate - People (4.15)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  15. Listen - People (4.12)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (4.07)
  17. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.04)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.04)
  19. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.04)
  20. Imagine - Data (4.04)
  21. Supervise, manage - People (4.00)
  22. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.89)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  24. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  25. Advise - People (3.74)
  26. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.67)
  27. Plan - Data (3.67)
  28. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  29. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  30. Solve problems - Data (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Writing (4.00)
  4. Speaking (4.00)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Mathematical Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Information Ordering (3.88)
  9. Number Facility (3.88)
  10. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  11. Near Vision (3.62)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  13. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.81)
  2. Integrity (4.65)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.65)
  4. Dependability (4.56)
  5. Initiative (4.46)
  6. Cooperation (4.26)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.22)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.07)
  9. Persistence (4.07)
  10. Leadership (3.89)
  11. Self Control (3.85)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.85)
  13. Independence (3.67)
  14. Innovation (3.59)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.59)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.54)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.52)
  4. Getting Information (4.44)
  5. Processing Information (4.44)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.41)
  7. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.41)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.26)
  9. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.22)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.22)
  11. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.15)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.15)
  13. Thinking Creatively (4.04)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.00)
  15. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (4.00)
  16. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.89)
  17. Developing and Building Teams (3.85)
  18. Documenting/Recording Information (3.85)
  19. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.78)
  20. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.74)
  21. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.74)
  22. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.67)
  23. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.67)
  24. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.59)
  1. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.59)
  2. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.59)
  3. Conduct Market Research (4.59)
  4. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.59)
  5. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.59)
  6. Perform Statistical Modeling (4.59)
  7. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.54)
  8. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.54)
  9. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.54)
  10. Use Relational Database Software (4.54)
  11. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.54)
  12. Confer With Research Personnel (4.52)
  13. Collect Statistical Data (4.44)
  14. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.44)
  15. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.44)
  16. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.44)
  17. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.44)
  18. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.44)
  19. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.41)
  20. Use Current Social Research (4.41)
  21. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.41)
  22. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.41)
  23. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.41)
  24. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.41)
  25. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.41)
  26. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.41)
  27. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.41)
  28. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (4.41)
  29. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.41)
  30. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.41)
  31. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.41)
  32. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.41)
  33. Communicate Technical Information (4.22)
  34. Work As A Team Member (4.22)
  35. Make Presentations (4.22)
  36. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (4.15)
  37. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.15)
  38. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (4.04)
  39. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.00)
  40. Direct And Coordinate Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.00)
  41. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.74)
  42. Provide Expert Testimony On Research Results (3.74)
  43. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (3.74)
  44. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.74)
  45. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.67)
  46. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (3.67)
  47. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.67)
  48. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.67)
  49. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (3.67)
  50. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.67)