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.

• Clinical Sociologist
• Research Worker, Social Welfare
• Sociologist

• Analyze and interpret data in order to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
• Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.
• Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
• 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.
• Develop problem intervention procedures, utilizing techniques such as interviews, consultations, role playing, and participant observation of group interactions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
• Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
• Observe group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determine the need for additional change.
• 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.
• Teach sociology.

• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• analyze social or economic data
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect social or personal information
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile data on human physique, social customs, or artifacts
• compile information through interviews
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow confidentiality procedures
• forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
• interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
• maintain awareness of social trends
• make presentations
• obtain information from individuals
• perform statistical modeling
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• plan surveys of specified group or area
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide expert testimony on research results
• recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups
• recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• solve problems in human relations
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use conflict resolution techniques
• use current social research
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use project management techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• write research or project grant proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers