Sociologist

On the job, you would:

• Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
• Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
• Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
• Teach sociology.
• Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.