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Occupation

Sociologists

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.

$106,030 medianGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 19-3041.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
  2. 02Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
  3. 03Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
  4. 04Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
  5. 05Teach sociology.
  6. 06Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
  7. 07Present research findings at professional meetings.
  8. 08Explain sociological research to the general public.
  9. 09Develop problem intervention procedures, using techniques such as interviews, consultations, role playing, and participant observation of group interactions.
  10. 10Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.
  11. 11Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
  12. 12Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

DemographerMedical SociologistSocial ScientistSociologistEvaluation SpecialistPolicy AnalystResearch AssociateResearch CoordinatorResearch ScientistResearch Specialist

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Knowledge the job leans on

Sociology and AnthropologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsHistory and ArcheologyComputers and ElectronicsLaw and GovernmentPsychology

Skills that carry over from service

Social PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCoordinationSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisService Orientation