Research & Development in the Social Sciences & Humanities
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 54172 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 541720, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities covers establishments conducting research and analyses focused on human behavior, cognition, language, sociology, psychology, and economic and social phenomena. The boundary with Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences lies in subject matter: establishments studying social sciences and humanities investigate human systems and cultures, while those in physical, engineering, and life sciences conduct research in chemistry, biology, medicine, physics, and similar natural or applied scientific fields. An establishment's primary research focus determines its classification.
Written for NAICS 541720, the only detailed industry in this group.