Social Science Research Assistant

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Clinical Research Assistant; Graduate Assistant; Graduate Research Assistant; Research Aide; Research Assistant; Research Associate; Research Technician; Social Research Assistant

Tasks

• Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
• Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
• Conduct internet-based and library research.
• Present research findings to groups of people.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Computers and Electronics
• Administrative
• Mathematics
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking
• Science
• Mathematics
• Active Learning
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Information Ordering
• Deductive Reasoning
• Near Vision
• Inductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Selective Attention
• Speech Recognition
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Category Flexibility
• Number Facility