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Sociologists

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM2293 - RM 5396

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Sociologists?

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2293 - RM 5396

Example of a Job Position

Behavioral Scientist
Foundation Program Director
International Health Director (Health Science Administration)
Policy Analyst
Research and Evaluation Manager
Research Associate
Research Center Director
Research Coordinator
Research Scientist
Social Scientist

Task

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

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Sociology and Anthropology

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, community trends and influences, human migration, ethnicity, culture, history, and origins

Skills

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

  • 2

    Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. See more occupations related to this ability

  • 3

    Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

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