Sociologists
Also called: Research Scientist, Research Associate, Social Scientist, Behavioral Scientist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
- Analyze and interpret data in order to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
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