Occupation information for Social Science Research Assistants District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
• Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
• Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.

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• Desktop computers
• Dictation machines
• Laser printers
• Personal computers
• Photocopiers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Business intelligence and data analysis software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Object or component oriented development software

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