Education
Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science field
Professional Organization
Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Organization Link
Career Link
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3041.00
Related Careers
https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=Social+Scientist
Description
Social scientists spend their days organizing, managing and carrying out research into areas such as education, health care, population structure, social care, unemployment, gender, and the environment. Social scientists design and set up research though various means, such as focus groups, surveys and interviews, and record and analyze the results using statistical techniques and packages.
Innovation in this Career
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/social-science-critical-to-innovation/2018763.article