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The Center for Social Science Research (CSSR) is a multidisciplinary research center within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The center draws on faculty from various disciplines—sociology, political science, psychology, communication, and others—who bring their expertise to bear on some of the most pressing social, behavior, and political problems facing contemporary society.

CSSR provides a platform that brings together social science theories and methods to conduct state-of-the-art research on important social problems and basic social science questions. Studies employ a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods including survey research, focus groups, interviews, and analysis based on leading social indicators. Our survey lab provides full-service survey research design and data collection.

Specific areas of interdisciplinary research conducted within the center include immigration and community development. We also work on a variety of policy relevant issues such as health and populations at risk.

CSSR is a member of the National Consortium of Social Science Reseach Centers and Institutes.

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