social science
nounDefinition of social science
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
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Peter Glick, a social sciences professor at Lawrence University, told Racked. — Grace Donnelly, Fortune, "Student Debt, Miss America, and Remembering Kate Spade: Broadsheet for June 6th," 6 June 2018 Masingill, who holds a bachelor of social science degree with a minor in business administration from Texas Wesylan University, will relocate to St. Tammany Parish from Little Rock, Ark., his current home. — Bob Warren, NOLA.com, "Chris Masingill tapped to run St. Tammany economic agency," 22 May 2018 According to federal records, ONA has paid Halper more than $1 million for research and development in the social sciences and humanities. — Drew Broach, NOLA.com, "After Texas school shooting, Steve Scalise says removing prayer 'one of the problems': report," 22 May 2018 When all is said and done, Golden West will boast a new math and science building, a language arts complex, a cosmetology building and a business, social sciences and administrative office facility, said college spokesman Chris McLaughlin. — Priscella Vega, latimes.com, "Golden West College construction projects aim to build a future of ‘innovation and invention’," 4 July 2018 In its statement, MIT said professor Melissa Nobles, dean of MIT’s school of humanities arts and social sciences, and professor Edward Schiappa, section head for comparative media studies/writing, were involved in the investigation. — Stephanie Ebbert, BostonGlobe.com, "Junot Diaz is cleared in MIT investigation," 18 June 2018 These investigations prompted members of Congress to request an audit of the hurricane deaths and led social science researchers to take a closer look at the data. — Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox, "A judge just ordered Puerto Rico to release all death certificates issued after Hurricane Maria," 5 June 2018 Elizabeth Gillespie McRae is an associate professor of history and director of graduate social science education programs at Western Carolina University. — Longreads, "Nell Battle Lewis, Storyteller for Jim Crow," 25 May 2018 According to federal records, ONA has paid Halper more than $1 million for research and development in the social sciences and humanities. — Matt Zapotosky, Washington Post, "After day of negotiations, Democrats and Republicans will be briefed on secret FBI source who aided Russia probe," 24 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'social science.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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