Survey Researchers

Survey Researchers typically perform the following tasks: • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews. • 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. • 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. • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations. • Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys. • Conduct research to gather information about survey topics. • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data. • Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods. • Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting. • Write proposals to win new projects. • Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis. • Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software. • Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers. • Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.