Will AI Replace Social Science Research Assistants?

Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop and implement research quality control procedures.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Conduct internet-based and library research.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Present research findings to groups of people.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Recruit and schedule research participants.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Code data in preparation for computer entry.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Supervise the work of survey interviewers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.