Investigative (I) type: matching majors and careers in the Holland test
The Investigative (researcher) type in the Holland test: traits, strengths, matching majors and careers and advice for studying abroad.
The Investigative (I) type describes people who like to explore, analyse and solve complex problems. For general information about the types see What is the Holland (RIASEC) test. You can take EDDE Global's major test at test.eddeglobal.az.
Who the Investigative type is
- Likes asking questions and investigating answers in depth.
- Shows interest in science, mathematics and logic.
- Prefers working independently and taking time to think.
- Makes decisions based on facts and evidence.
Strengths
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Working with data
- Deep concentration and patience
Suitable majors
- Computer science and data science
- Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology
- Medicine, pharmacy and biotechnology
- Economics and statistics
- Engineering research and artificial intelligence
Suitable careers
- Researcher and scientist
- Data analyst
- Doctor or clinical researcher
- Software engineer
- Economist and analyst
Things to watch
The Investigative type may sometimes delay decisions in the search for perfection. Practical results and team communication matter too.
Advice for studying abroad
Consider research-oriented universities and laboratory facilities. If you are thinking about a master's or PhD, look at publications and the profiles of academic supervisors.
This type is not a result by itself. A person's code often combines two or three types. We discuss this in How to read your Holland code. After you get your result, see what to do next.
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