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Social Sciences Research: Social Sciences Databases

Social science research, or social research as it is sometimes called, stems from the natural sciences, and similar to its precursory field, it uses empirical, measurable outcomes to arrive at a conclusion.

Study of Social Issues

Book cover of CQ Issues

Databases

As you become accustomed to performing research through SPC's library online, you will note that the institution has a number of databases listed under Social Sciences in the subject view; however, if you are looking for applied social sciences, do not forget about the databases found under Business and Education. While both general and specialized databases are available in the categories related to social sciences, popularly used databases in that field are as follows:

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Study of the Mind

Image of the mind by Gerd Altmann