Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 97.5% of the task time of statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals, and finish 28.2% alone.
19th of 433 · interval 95.3–99.4
11th of 433 · interval 17.6–38.9
11th of 433 · interval 66.9–72.5
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.4 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.Statistical Assistants | 2.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 1.3 h | – |
| Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.Statistical Assistants | 1.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.Statistical Assistants | 1.9% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.Statistical Assistants | 1.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 2.5 h | – |
| Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.Statistical Assistants · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Interview people and keep track of their responses.Statistical Assistants · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.Statistical Assistants | 1.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.Statistical Assistants | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.Statistical Assistants | 1.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 3.5 h | – |
| Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.Statistical Assistants | 1.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 90% | 32 min | – |
| Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 38 min | – |
| Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 2.0 h | – |
| Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.3 h | Accountability |
Show the other 81 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 80% | 1.4 h | – |
| Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 2.0 h | – |
| Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 3.0 h | – |
| Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.3 h | – |
| Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete enumeration methods.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Deliver oral or written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 84% | 3.5 h | – |
| Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Test, validate, and reformulate models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interest.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | – |
| Read scientific articles, conference papers, or other sources of research to identify emerging analytic trends and technologies.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 3.5 h | – |
| Recommend data-driven solutions to key stakeholders.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Write new functions or applications in programming languages to conduct analyses.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.5 h | – |
| Identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data analysis.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify solutions to business problems, such as budgeting, staffing, and marketing decisions, using the results of data analysis.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design surveys, opinion polls, or other instruments to collect data.Data Scientists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.3 h | – |
| Select statistical tests for analyzing data.Statistical Assistants · supplemental task | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 38 min | – |
| Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in the publication of data or information.Statistical Assistants | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 12 h | – |
| Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 4.0 h | – |
| Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.Statistical Assistants · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | – |
| Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 1.3 h | – |
| Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.4 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Recruit and schedule research participants.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 2.5 h | – |
| Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 18 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 4.0 h | – |
| Code data in preparation for computer entry.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 1.1 h | – |
| Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.Bioinformatics Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Conduct internet-based and library research.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.Social Science Research Assistants | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Track laboratory supplies and expenses such as participant reimbursement.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise the work of survey interviewers.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and implement research quality control procedures.Social Science Research Assistants | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Send out surveys.Statistical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | – |
| Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.0 h | Trust and care |
| Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.Social Science Research Assistants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | – |
| Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.Bioinformatics Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Present research findings to groups of people.Social Science Research Assistants | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to public inquiries and complaints.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 28 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.Urban and Regional Planners · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Accountability |
| Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.5 h | Trust and care |
| Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Trust and care |
| Investigate property availability for purposes of development.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.Urban and Regional Planners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 97.5% | 96 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.746 | 95 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.11 | 84 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 73.571 | 66 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.656 | 97 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.439 | 98 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting associate professionals 3313 | 100.0 | |
| Credit and loans officers 3312 | 98.2 | |
| Insurance representatives 3321 | 97.0 | |
| Medical secretaries 3344 | 96.4 | |
| Office supervisors 3341 | 92.5 | |
| Commercial sales representatives 3322 | 91.8 | |
| Government tax and excise officials 3352 | 91.7 | |
| Business services agents not elsewhere classified 3339 | 91.6 | |
| Securities and finance dealers and brokers 3311 | 91.1 | |
| Legal secretaries 3342 | 90.5 | |
| Buyers 3323 | 89.0 | |
| Administrative and executive secretaries 3343 | 87.5 |
Dashed line: statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals (97.5%).
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals (ISCO-08 3314), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3314
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