social scientist
noun
Pronunciation: ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsaɪəntɪst
Definition
An academic or researcher who studies human society and the relationships among individuals within a community.
Examples
The social scientist published a groundbreaking study on the effects of digital communication on teenage friendships.
Many social scientists argue that economic inequality is the primary driver of urban crime rates.
As a social scientist, he relies on both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather his data.
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