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Computer and Information Research Scientists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Computers and Electronics
6.1
Mathematics
5.4
Engineering and Technology
4.8
Design
4.5
English Language
4.5
Telecommunications
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Education and Training
3.7
Physics
3.5
Sales and Marketing
2.9
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Personnel and Human Resources
2.7
Administrative
2.6
Production and Processing
2.5
Psychology
2.4
Law and Government
2.4
Communications and Media
2.3
Mechanical
2.2
Economics and Accounting
2.2
Biology
2.1
Geography
1.9
Sociology and Anthropology
1.9
Chemistry
1.9
Building and Construction
1.6
History and Archeology
1.4
Philosophy and Theology
1.4
Medicine and Dentistry
1.4
Fine Arts
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Foreign Language
1.3
Transportation
1.3
Food Production
1.1

Abilities (52)

Deductive Reasoning
4.9
Oral Comprehension
4.8
Oral Expression
4.8
Inductive Reasoning
4.6
Written Comprehension
4.4
Originality
4.4
Category Flexibility
4.4
Written Expression
4.3
Problem Sensitivity
4.3
Information Ordering
4.3
Mathematical Reasoning
4.3
Fluency of Ideas
4.1
Near Vision
4.0
Number Facility
3.8
Visualization
3.6
Flexibility of Closure
3.3
Speech Recognition
3.3
Speech Clarity
3.3
Speed of Closure
3.0
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Finger Dexterity
2.9
Far Vision
2.6
Time Sharing
2.5
Hearing Sensitivity
2.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.0
Manual Dexterity
2.0
Control Precision
2.0
Visual Color Discrimination
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.9
Trunk Strength
1.9
Depth Perception
1.8
Response Orientation
1.1
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Dynamic Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

7.0

Conventional

4.8

Realistic

3.7

Artistic

3.0

Enterprising

2.5

Social

2.0