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O*NET detailed work activityConduct research to gain information about products or processes
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AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.
Part of Research technology designs or applications, under the O*NET work activity group Getting Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (13 AI-ready, 7 AI-assist, 0 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
- Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
- Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
- Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
- Design, conduct, or provide support to nursing informatics research.
- Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods, using knowledge of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
- Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects.
- Conduct research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software.
- Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
- Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
- Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
- Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
- Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
- Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
- Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
- Conduct own research in field of expertise.
- Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
- Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
- Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.