social science
noun
1
: a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society
2
: a science (such as economics or political science) dealing with a particular phase or aspect of human society
social scientist
noun
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Economics is a social science.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The broader social sciences category is expected to drop by 3.6 percent in starting salaries, while math and science degrees are down nearly 2 percent from the previous year.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic and social resilience New social science research methods allow ministry impact to be measured.
—Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
This is an exciting area for future research that combines the physical and social sciences, much like Bitcoin itself.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The broader social sciences category is expected to drop by 3.6 percent in starting salaries, while math and science degrees are down nearly 2 percent from the previous year.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic and social resilience New social science research methods allow ministry impact to be measured.
—Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
This is an exciting area for future research that combines the physical and social sciences, much like Bitcoin itself.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for social science
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“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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