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Census · Admin · occupation code 43-9111

Statistical Assistants

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 4 of 14 tasks

  • Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 10.6% of the role's time · $29.3M · all three pass it

  • Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 10.6% of the role's time · $29.3M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 8.3% of the role's time · $23.0M · all three pass it

  • Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 7.2% of the role's time · $19.9M · all three pass it

Does not pass

  • Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 13.6% of the role's time · $37.4M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.1% of the role's time · $27.7M · waiting on a check

  • Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $20.8M

  • Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.5% of the role's time · $20.7M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $13.8M · waiting on a check

  • Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $13.6M

  • Participate in the publication of data or information.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $11.3M

  • Interview people and keep track of their responses.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $11.0M · waiting on a check

  • Select statistical tests for analyzing data.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $10.4M · waiting on a check

  • Send out surveys.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $7.6M

Where this role works