A Day In The Life
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Salary Breakdown
Social Science Research Assistants
Average
$54,200
ANNUAL
$26.06
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,620
ANNUAL
$18.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$50,100
ANNUAL
$24.09
HOURLY
Expert Level
$63,920
ANNUAL
$30.73
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Social Science Research Assistants
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Top Expected Tasks
Social Science Research Assistants
01
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
02
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
03
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
04
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
05
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
06
Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
07
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
08
Recruit and schedule research participants.
09
Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
10
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Social Science Research Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
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