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Post by anon on Sept 10, 2009 16:33:38 GMT -5
One of the job ads up today wants someone specializing in applied sociology. So this is probably a stupid question, but what the heck does that mean? Ability to teach statistics and research methods? Policy relevant research? Some third thing I haven't thought of?
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Post by anon on Sept 10, 2009 16:43:35 GMT -5
Just google Applied Sociology for a few explanations. Basically you are on the right track - applied sociology is sociology in the service of governmental, educational, non-profit, business, or other institutions. It could be policy research, community development research, human resources research, marketing research, and such. I'd venture to guess that typically what is being looked for are quantitative or broadly trained researchers.
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Post by anonymouse on Oct 17, 2009 3:13:10 GMT -5
seems like a position that you're probably not well suited for.
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Post by elappliedo on Oct 17, 2009 10:30:49 GMT -5
I work part time as an applied sociologist.
It means less concern with theoretical outcomes, more concern with practical outcomes.
Generally you will have data regarding a policy/issue, and the job is not to prove that theory a or b are right. It is to conceptually determine what the outcome variable for what the institution/organization/policy wants to do is going to be, and what determines that outcome.
I.e., is a certain program designed to reduce delinquency among youth working? etc.
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Post by anon1978 on Oct 20, 2009 11:04:11 GMT -5
The same applies for departments that advertise themselves as being "entrepreneurial." This often means that rather than having its faculty research driven by grant money, a department does a lot of contract research for local government agencies and NGOs. New faculty are expected to cultivate local research programs.
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