Social Science Research Assistants
What do they do?
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.
Also known as:
Clinical Research Assistant, Data Analyst, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Research Aide, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Technician, Social Research Assistant
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Ranks #12 in net job growth
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Majors that prepare Social Science Research Assistants:
- Social Sciences, General (11,791)
★ Number of granted degrees for degree type, Associates degree, is listed after the major.
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (3.5%)
- Master's degree (10.9%)
- Bachelor's degree (31.1%)
- Associate's degree (13.7%)
- Some college, no degree (23.5%)
- High school diploma equivalent (14.5%)
- Less than high school diploma (2.9%)
Percent of workers in this field
★ You’re seeing education information for Social science research assistants(1) because we don’t have information for Social Science Research Assistants. Please note the information may not be the same for both occupations.Colleges with the most graduates that become Social Science Research Assistants:
- East Los Angeles College
- Sierra College
- College of the Canyons
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Mt San Antonio College
- Santa Rosa Junior College
Best colleges for Social Science Research Assistants:
- Marymount Manhattan College
- Saint Peter's University
- Assumption University
- University of Puerto Rico-Utuado
- Heritage University
- Roger Williams University
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People in this career often have these skills:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Record research or operational data.
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Career data: O*NET 26.3 Database
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Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
