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Sociologists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Sociology and Anthropology
6.7
English Language
6.0
Education and Training
5.7
Philosophy and Theology
5.2
Computers and Electronics
4.8
Mathematics
4.8
History and Archeology
4.5
Psychology
4.1
Communications and Media
4.0
Geography
3.9
Personnel and Human Resources
3.7
Administrative
3.6
Administration and Management
3.4
Law and Government
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Foreign Language
2.7
Therapy and Counseling
2.1
Economics and Accounting
1.9
Sales and Marketing
1.8
Fine Arts
1.8
Public Safety and Security
1.7
Production and Processing
1.6
Medicine and Dentistry
1.6
Biology
1.6
Telecommunications
1.6
Design
1.3
Transportation
1.3
Engineering and Technology
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Building and Construction
1.1
Mechanical
1.1
Physics
1.0
Chemistry
1.0

Abilities (52)

Oral Comprehension
5.0
Oral Expression
5.0
Written Comprehension
4.8
Written Expression
4.8
Speech Clarity
4.8
Deductive Reasoning
4.1
Inductive Reasoning
4.1
Fluency of Ideas
3.9
Originality
3.9
Category Flexibility
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.9
Information Ordering
3.8
Problem Sensitivity
3.6
Near Vision
3.6
Mathematical Reasoning
3.5
Flexibility of Closure
2.9
Selective Attention
2.9
Memorization
2.8
Number Facility
2.6
Far Vision
2.5
Speed of Closure
2.1
Perceptual Speed
2.1
Time Sharing
2.1
Visualization
2.0
Trunk Strength
1.8
Visual Color Discrimination
1.8
Hearing Sensitivity
1.6
Auditory Attention
1.6
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.4
Depth Perception
1.4
Finger Dexterity
1.1
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
1.0
Manual Dexterity
1.0
Control Precision
1.0
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Response Orientation
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Dynamic Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

6.5

Social

4.4

Artistic

4.0

Conventional

3.6

Enterprising

3.1

Realistic

1.6