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Social Scientist GS–0101 career card

Detailed Description

This broad study field focuses on understanding values, perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of humans and society as they relate to one another and the world around them. Several Social Science branches use various methodologies to conduct research on natural resources and hazards, climate and land-use change, and other related topics and interactions. Social Science discipline examples include anthropology, political science, psychology, sociology, and human geographers.

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Public Domain.

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