# Tasks & work activities — behavioural scientist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4061.00 (Social Science Research Assistants) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2632; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
- **[Core]** Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- **[Supplemental]** Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
- **[Core]** Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
- **[Core]** Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
- **[Core]** Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- **[Supplemental]** Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
- **[Core]** Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
- **[Core]** Conduct internet-based and library research.
- **[Core]** Present research findings to groups of people.
- **[Core]** Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
- **[Core]** Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
- **[Supplemental]** Code data in preparation for computer entry.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
- **[Supplemental]** Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
- **[Supplemental]** Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
- **[Supplemental]** Recruit and schedule research participants.
- **[Supplemental]** Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
- **[Supplemental]** Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
- **[Supplemental]** Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
- **[Supplemental]** Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Check data for recording errors.
- Code data or other information.
- Collect archival data.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
- Develop methods of social or economic research.
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Manage scientific or technical project resources.
- Plan social sciences research.
- Prepare data for analysis.
- Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Recruit personnel.
- Schedule appointments.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Verify accuracy of data.