Description
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.
- • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
- • Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- • Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
- • Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
- • Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
- • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- • Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
- • Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
- • Conduct internet-based and library research.
- • Present research findings to groups of people.
- • Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
- • Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
- • Code data in preparation for computer entry.
- • Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
- • Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
- • Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
- • Recruit and schedule research participants.
- • Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
- • Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
- • Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
- • Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
- • Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
