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SESTAT NSCG 2013 SESTAT NSRCG 2008 SESTAT NSCG 1999 SESTAT SDR 1995
SESTAT SDR 2013 SESTAT NSCG 2006 SESTAT SDR 1999 SESTAT NSRCG 1995
SESTAT NSCG 2010 SESTAT SDR 2006 SESTAT NSRCG 1999 SESTAT NSCG 1993
SESTAT SDR 2010 SESTAT NSRCG 2006 SESTAT NSCG 1997 SESTAT SDR 1993
SESTAT NSRCG 2010 SESTAT NSCG 2003 SESTAT SDR 1997 SESTAT NSRCG 1993
SESTAT NSCG 2008 SESTAT SDR 2003 SESTAT NSRCG 1997
SESTAT SDR 2008 SESTAT NSRCG 2003 SESTAT NSCG 1995
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SESTAT NSCG 2013
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A24.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 2013
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A30.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _____________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A31.
On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSCG 2010
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A24.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A25.
On which two activities in question A24 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A24 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT SDR 2010
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A30.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A31.
On which two activities in question A30 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSRCG 2010
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B23.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public realtions
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? specify _________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
B24.
On which two activities in question B23 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B23 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSCG 2008
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A22.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A23.
On which two activities in question A22 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A30 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT SDR 2008
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A23.
Which two reasons in question A22 were your most important reasons for taking this postdoc?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question A22 above.
1 _____ Most important reason
2 _____ Second most important reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)
A24.
During what month and year did you start this job (that is, the principal job you held during the week of October 1, 2008)?
PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___

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SESTAT NSRCG 2008
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B22.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public realtions
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? specify _________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
B23.
On which two activities in question B22 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B22 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSCG 2006
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A21.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A22.
On which two activities in question A21 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A21 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT SDR 2006
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A25.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A26.
On which two activities in question A25 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A25 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSRCG 2006
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B21.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public realtions
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? specify _________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
B22.
On which two activities in question B21 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B21 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSCG 2003
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A28.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, internal training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 2003
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A31.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1 Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2 Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3 Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4 Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5 Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6 Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7 Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, internal training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8 Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9 Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10 Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11 Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12 Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13 Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14 Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
A32.
On which two activities in question A31 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question A31 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSRCG 2003
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B27.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied at least 10 percent of your time during a typical work week on this job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Computer programming, systems or applications development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Human resources ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing or supervising people or projects
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., chip production, operating lab equipment)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public realtions
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? specify _________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
B28.
On which two activities in question B27 did you work the most hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question B27 above.
1 ___ ___ Activity most hours
2 ___ ___ Activity second most hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

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SESTAT NSCG 1999
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A25.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? specify: _______________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 1999
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A26.
During what month and year did you start this job, (that is, your principal job held during the week of April 15, 1999)?
Job Started
Month: __ __ Year: 19 __ __

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SESTAT NSRCG 1999
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B24.
The next question is about your work activities on the principal job you held during the week of April 15, 1999. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a typical work week on this job?
MARK (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT NSCG 1997
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A33.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: _________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 1997
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A38.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: _______________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT NSRCG 1997
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B24.
The next question is about your work activities on the principal job you held during the week of April 15, 1997. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a typical work week on this job?
MARK (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (e.g., health care, counseling, financial services, legal services)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT NSCG 1995
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A25.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design or equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (health care, counseling, financial services, legal services, etc.)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 1995
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A27.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling, auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional services (health care, counseling, financial services, legal services, etc.)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT NSRCG 1995
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B24.
The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each
1. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling or auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling or auto/machine repairing)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT NSCG 1993
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A22.
The next question is about your work activities on your principle job. Did the following work activities occupy 10 percent or more of your time during a typical work week on this job?
MARK YES OR NO FOR EACH
a. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
b. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
c. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
d. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
e. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
f. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
g. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
h. Management and administration
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
i. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driver, machinist or mechanic)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
j. Professional services (health care, financial services, legal services, etc.)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
k. Sales, purchasing, marketing
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
l. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
m. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No
n. Other (Specify:_____________)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

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SESTAT SDR 1993
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A23.
On which TWO activities in A22, did you work the MOST hours during a typical week on this job? ENTER LETTER OF APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY FROM A22
|___| Activity MOST hours
|___| Activity SECOND MOST hours
(Enter Z if no second most)

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SESTAT NSRCG 1993
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B24.
The next question is about your work activities on your principle job. Did the following work activities occupy 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
MARK (X) YES OR NO FOR EACH
a. Accounting, finance, contracts
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

b. Applied research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

c. Basic research - study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

d. Computer applications, programming, systems development
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

e. Development - using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

f. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

g. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

h. Management and administration
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

i. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driver, machinist or mechanic)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

j. Professional services (health care, financial services, legal services, etc.)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

k. Sales, purchasing, marketing
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

l. Quality or productivity management
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

m. Teaching
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

n. Other (Specify)
1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No