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AI for Research Assistants

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Social Science Research Assistants · O*NET 19-4061.00 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

18 of 33tools on this list have an AI solution available today

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AI you can use for this job

29 matched to the tools social science research assistants use. Showing 24.

The tools this job actually uses

33 documented for this occupation. Showing 33, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Adobe Illustratorhot
  • Adobe InDesignhot
  • Chot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Extensible markup language XMLhot
  • IBM SPSS Statisticshot
  • JavaScripthot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft SQL Serverhot
  • Microsoft Visual Basichot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Oracle Javahot
  • Perlhot
  • Pythonhot
  • Rhot
  • SAShot
  • Structured query language SQLhot
  • Tableauhot
  • The MathWorks MATLABhot
  • Appletree
  • Database software
  • Graphics software
  • Online library databases
  • Qualtrics Insight
  • REDCap Research Electronic Data Capture
  • StataCorp Stata
  • Statistical software
  • Video development software
  • Web browser software

What this job involves

23 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 23.

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