19-3041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

Primary Directive

Analyze social behavior through data collection and interpretation.

Execution Steps

1
Collect data on social behaviors
Gather information using observation, interviews, and document reviews.
2
Analyze collected data
Interpret data to enhance understanding of human social behavior.
3
Prepare research publications
Draft reports and publications to present research findings.
4
Present findings at meetings
Share research results and insights at professional gatherings.
5
Consult on social issues
Advise stakeholders on social policies and implications of research.

Toolbox Requirements

Adobe AcrobatAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareFacebookIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordRSalesforce softwareSAP softwareSAS

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.