Automation index
Can AI do a UX researcher’s job?
Researches users, synthesises evidence and feeds the product.
It measures how much work time can already be saved, not who will lose their job.
IS WORK OVER?
UX researcher
38%
AI or a robot can already do 38% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 48% | +7.2 |
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
14% | 48% | +6.7 |
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 19-3022.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2431