Political Researcher

Background

Political researchers investigate political issues, policies, and trends by collecting and analyzing data. They read documents, conduct surveys, interview people, and study statistics to understand how politics works and what voters think. Their findings help politicians, organizations, and the public make better decisions about important issues.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Political Researcher→Policy Analyst→Research Director→Political Consultant

Publications

The EconomistPolitical Research Quarterly

Books

The Art of Political WarfareFreakonomicsThinkingFast and Slow

Movies

The West WingAll the President's Men

Key Figures

Nate SilverPippa NorrisAndrew GelmanJane Mayer

Classification

SIC Code8651, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference320.072, 1.42For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Policy ResearcherPolitical AnalystResearch Analyst

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