Will “Political Science Research Assistant” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.

• Conduct internet-based and library research.

• Code data in preparation for computer entry.

• Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.

• Develop and implement research quality control procedures.

• Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.

• Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.

• Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.

• Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.

• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

• Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.

• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.

• Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.

• Present research findings to groups of people.

• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.

• Supervise the work of survey interviewers.

• Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.

• Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.

• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

• Recruit and schedule research participants.