According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior. | 94% |
| Prepare publications and reports containing research findings. | 86% |
| Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews. | 85% |
| Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents. | 85% |
| Teach sociology. | 85% |
| Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging. | 85% |
| Present research findings at professional meetings. | 80% |
| Explain sociological research to the general public. | 79% |
| Develop problem intervention procedures, using techniques such as interviews, consultations, role playing, and participant observation of group interactions. | 75% |
| 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. | 74% |
| Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data. | 71% |
| Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines. | 70% |
| Write grants to obtain funding for research projects. | 67% |
| Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines. | 66% |
| Observe group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determine the need for additional change. | 64% |
