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Culture and Society Field of Interest
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Sociologists
Average
$80,310
ANNUAL
$38.61
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,870
ANNUAL
$23.49
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,570
ANNUAL
$29.60
HOURLY
Expert Level
$130,030
ANNUAL
$62.51
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Sociologists
Top Expected Tasks
Sociologists
01
Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
02
Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
03
Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
04
Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
05
Teach sociology.
06
Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
07
Present research findings at professional meetings.
08
Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.
09
Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
10
Observe group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determine the need for additional change.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sociologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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