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19-3022.00 - 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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Bright Outlook

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Green Job

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Current Employment

16,700

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Forecasted Employment

18,700

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Change in Employment

+1,900

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Change in Employment %

+11.6%

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Tasks

The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.

Core

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.
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
Write proposals to win new projects.

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Knowledge

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English Language

Mathematics

Customer and Personal Service

Administration and Management

Computers and Electronics

Sociology and Anthropology

Communications and Media

Psychology

Clerical

Sales and Marketing

Education and Training

Personnel and Human Resources

Law and Government

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Tools

The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Computer printers

Computers

Computer data input devices

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Technology

The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Business function specific software

Data management and query software

Content authoring and editing software

Industry specific software

Development software

Network applications software

Information exchange software

Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software

Content management software

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Certifications

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Advanced

Core

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Licensing

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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

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Associate of Science in General Studies

Associate of Science

This program is for those with transfer goals that are not met by other Reynolds transfer programs. It has 46 credits of broad content courses and 15 that must match core courses in the chosen program at a four year college.

Associate of Science in Social Sciences

Associate of Science

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Laurel Ridge Community College

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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management

Associate of Applied Science

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Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

Associate of Science

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Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts

Associate of Art

Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the Bachelor of Arts degree, in the liberal arts or social sciences.

Uniform Certificate of General Studies

Certificate

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Associate of Science Degree in General Studies

Associate of Science

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Mountain Gateway Community College

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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management

Associate of Applied Science

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Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

Associate of Science

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Associate of Science Degree in General Studies

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Northern Virginia Community College

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Business Administration, A.S.

Associate of Science

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Business Management, A.A.S.

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General Studies, A.S.

Associate of Science

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Liberal Arts, A.A.

Associate of Arts

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Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.

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Southside Virginia Community College

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Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration

Associate of Arts and Sciences

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Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies

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Tidewater Community College

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Associate of Applied Science - Management

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Associate of Science - Business Administration

Associate of Science

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Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

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Associate of Science - General Studies

Associate of Science

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Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Associate of Science

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Virginia Peninsula Community College

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Associate of Science in Business Administration

Associate of Science

This degree is designed for a person who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business.

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

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Associate of Science in Social Science

Associate of Science

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Virginia Western Community College

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Wytheville Community College

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Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics

Associate of Arts and Sciences

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Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies

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Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

Associate of Science

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Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major

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Associate of Science Degree Social Science

Associate of Science

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