What types of Math is Used in Social Science?

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For students considering majors in social sciences, a foundational understanding of mathematics is essential, particularly in statistics, which is typically required for at least one year at most universities. The level of math needed can vary significantly depending on the specific area of social sciences pursued. For instance, those involved in analyzing social networks may utilize advanced concepts such as graph theory. Overall, a solid grasp of statistics and potentially higher-level mathematics is beneficial for success in social science disciplines.
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Hello everyone - I'm currently a pre-college, soon-to-be uni freshman next academic year.

I'm taking this summer to look into various majors and job prospects for each one and am looking into what the social sciences have to offer.

However, I'm curious what types and what levels of math are used in the social sciences?

I greatly appreciate people's insights. Thanks very much.
 
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You'd definitely need Statistics (atleast i year long sequence at my university) beyond that it depends on what area of the social sciences you're working in. Social networks are being analyzed using graph theory and what not.

This is as much as I know. Hope it helps
 

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