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Seed 1.6 vs DeepSeek V3.2

tree_0016 · Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

DeepSeek V3.2 · Much Better

WIDE

Rounds

0 - 3

Final Score

2,818,229

Tokens

$28.18

Cost

Onboarding R3

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Round 1 of 3

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Backtrack

Logic Chain

Root

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Step 2

Computer and Information Systems Managers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Referencing the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) data for the 2024–34 projections, locate the profile for the occupational group primarily responsible for designing computer applications or identifying defects in software programs. Within the 'Similar Occupations' listed for this group, identify the specific management role that typically requires '5 years or more' of work experience in a related occupation. Provide a comparative analysis of these two occupational groups—the initial software/testing group and the identified management group—detailing the following specific metrics for each: 1. The 2024 Median Pay (as listed in the Quick Facts). 2. The projected numeric Employment Change from 2024 to 2034. 3. The average number of projected Job Openings each year over the decade.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Anchor Entity Identified: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (based on design/defect duties)
Target Entity Identified: Computer and Information Systems Managers (based on Similar Occupations + Management role + 5 years experience logic)

Width checklist

Software Developers Group 2024 Median Pay: $131,450
Software Developers Group Employment Change (2024-34): 287,900
Software Developers Group Annual Openings: 129,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers 2024 Median Pay: $171,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers Employment Change (2024-34): 101,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers Annual Openings: 55,600

Examiner rationale

The question requires Deep Reasoning to identify the starting entity based on job duties ('designing applications...') rather than its name. It then enforces a logical hop to a second entity ('Computer and Information Systems Managers') using a specific constraint ('Similar Occupations', 'Management', '5 years experience') that distinguishes it from other similar jobs. The Wide Aggregation phase ensures the agent must extract and align specific numerical data (Pay, Change, Openings) from two distinct source documents.

Judgment

Tie

BOTH

Score 0 - 0

Both agents correctly identified the core entities (Software Developers group and Computer and Information Systems Managers). However, both agents failed significantly on the data retrieval component (WIDE failure). The prompt requested 2024–34 projections and provided a specific Ground Truth checklist. Both agents provided outdated statistics (Agent A used ~2022 data, Agent B used ~2021 data) and hallucinated that these figures applied to the 2024–34 period. Neither agent matched the specific Ground Truth metrics for Pay, Employment Change, or Openings. While Agent B had superior formatting, and Agent A had slightly more recent data/links, the failure of both to retrieve the correct requested statistics results in a Low Quality Tie.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

TIE (Both Bad): BACKTRACKING.

[BACKTRACK] Moving up to Parent Node

Seed 1.6

ByteDance

38.4s

The primary occupational group focused on designing computer applications and identifying software defects is Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers [1]. Its “Similar Occupations” list includes Computer and Information Systems Managers, the management role requiring 5+ years of related work experience [1]. Comparative metrics: 1. 2024 Median Pay (Quick Facts): The software/testing group earns $124,200 annually, while the management group commands a higher $164,070 [1]. 2. Projected numeric Employment Change (2024–2034): The software/testing group sees substantial growth of +255,700 positions, dwarfing the management group’s +56,400 [1]. 3. Annual average projected Job Openings: The software/testing group has 188,400 yearly openings, far exceeding the management group’s 41,900 [1]. These disparities reflect the software/testing group’s larger, rapidly expanding technical workforce demand, while the management group’s higher pay aligns with its strategic oversight duties and strict experience barrier. The management group’s smaller growth and openings stem from its senior niche, where only seasoned technical professionals qualify for leadership roles driving organizational tech strategy [1]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Outlook Handbook: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Systems Managers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm

DeepSeek V3.2

DeepSeek

12.0s

The initial occupational group is Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, which includes those designing applications and identifying software defects. The 'Similar Occupations' section for this group lists Computer and Information Systems Managers, the management role typically requiring 5 or more years of related experience [1][2]. A comparative analysis shows: 1. **2024 Median Pay**: For Software Developers, QA Analysts, and Testers, the median pay is $121,880 per year. For Computer and Information Systems Managers, it is $176,540 per year [1][2]. 2. **Projected Numeric Employment Change (2024-34)**: Software Developers, QA Analysts, and Testers are projected to see an increase of 451,200 jobs. Computer and Information Systems Managers are projected to see a much smaller increase of 81,800 jobs [1][2]. 3. **Average Annual Projected Job Openings**: For Software Developers, QA Analysts, and Testers, there are projected to be about 146,900 openings per year. For Computer and Information Systems Managers, there are projected to be about 25,500 openings per year [1][2]. The data illustrates a significant difference in scale, compensation, and required experience. While the software development group shows massive projected growth and a high volume of annual openings, reflecting strong demand, the management role commands a substantially higher median salary, correlating with the requirement for extensive prior work experience [1][2]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers." *Occupational Outlook Handbook*, [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm). [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Computer and Information Systems Managers." *Occupational Outlook Handbook*, [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm).