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Sociologists
6
Alternate Occupation Titles
Social
Scientist
Social
Welfare
Research
Worker
Research
Associate
Research
Coordinator
Research
Scientist
Research
Specialist
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Study human society and
social
behavior by examining the groups and
social
institutions that people form, as well as various
social
, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
10
Tasks
Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human
social
behavior.
Collaborate with
research
workers in other disciplines.
Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators,
social
workers, and legislators regarding
social
issues and policies, as well as the implications of
research
findings.
Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on
research
findings in sociology and related disciplines.
Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate
research
data.
Explain sociological
research
to the general public.
Plan and conduct
research
to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
Prepare publications and reports containing
research
findings.
Present
research
findings at professional meetings.
Write grants to obtain funding for
research
projects.
8
Detailed Work Activities
Conduct
research
on
social
issues.
Coordinate cross-disciplinary
research
programs.
Develop methods of
social
or economic
research.
Instruct college students in
social
sciences or humanities disciplines.
Interpret
research
or operational data.
Plan
social
sciences
research.
Prepare proposals or grant
applications
to obtain project funding.
Present
research
results to others.
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