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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Survey Researchers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.English Language71
2.Mathematics67
3.Customer and Personal Service62
4.Administration and Management60
5.Economics and Accounting59
6.Communications and Media58
7.Computers and Electronics56
8.Clerical55
9.Sales and Marketing54
10.Psychology52
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
71
60
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
67
69
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
62
60
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
60
68
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
59
44
Answer billing questions from credit card customersDevelop financial investment programs for individual clientsKeep a major corporation's financial records
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
58
46
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
56
57
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
55
58
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
54
45
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
52
47
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness