How do they match: 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.

  • Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  • Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  • Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.

  • Plan social sciences research.