Survey Researchers
Official O*NET title: Survey Researchers (19-3022.00)
Also called: data analyst, market survey representative, research associate, research fellow, research interviewer
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software
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How AI is changing survey researchers work
6 of 16 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 38%.
This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
- Conduct research to gather information about survey topics (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Determine and specify details of survey projects (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Direct and review the work of staff members (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Write proposals to win new projects (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Hire and train recruiters and data collectors (main task) — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software”. Try the prompt for: “Conduct research to gather information about survey topics”.
Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.
Questions about AI and survey researchers
Will AI replace survey researchers?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 6 of the 16 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Amber rating (some AI use). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 10 of the 16 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which survey researcher tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software; conduct research to gather information about survey topics; prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data.
Which survey researcher tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews; consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements; support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 45% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a survey researcher start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.
See how this job ranks
Survey Researchers ranks #210 of 572 jobs for the share of main tasks with AI use (#1 = most), and #30 of 45 in Science & Research.
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