Social Science Research

“The fundamental concept in social science is power, in the same sense in which energy is the fundamental concept in physics.” - Bertrand Russell

The social sciences are an array of disciplines that use the scientific method to study human interactions from different angles, including anthropology, psychology, sociology, economics, linguistics, archaeology, human geography, and political science. Research in social science consists of gathering and analyzing data to help answer specific questions about human behavior and society in these various domains. Social scientists make use of quantitative research through running statistical analyses as well as qualitative research through conducting interviews and surveys, making observations, and consulting primary sources. If you’re interested in both the rigor of science and the humanistic perspective of the humanities, consider doing research in the social sciences!