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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The American Institutes for Research is a not-for-profit research organization that receives federal funding for some of its work, which ranges from behavioral and social science research to providing technical assistance to education and health care agencies, officials said.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The 35 scholars will study and research subjects across a range of fields, including the physical and biological sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
This course helps bridge the gap between engineering and social sciences by bringing concepts from human rights and social justice to engineering students.
—Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Thomas Whalen is associate professor of social sciences at Boston University.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The 35 scholars will study and research subjects across a range of fields, including the physical and biological sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
This course helps bridge the gap between engineering and social sciences by bringing concepts from human rights and social justice to engineering students.
—Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Thomas Whalen is associate professor of social sciences at Boston University.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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