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Sociologists
SOC 19-3041.00
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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Active Learning
3.9
Learning Strategies
3.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Sociology and Anthropology
5.0
English Language
4.5
Education and Training
4.1
Mathematics
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.0
History and Archeology
3.0
Law and Government
3.0
Communications and Media
2.9
Key Tasks
1Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social
behavior.
2Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using
observation, interviews, and review of documents.
3Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
4Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as
crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
5Teach sociology.
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