Sociology is a science. In fact, a sociologist has to have more personally challenging scientific standards than the more popularly-known sciences such as physics and chemistry, because it is much more challenging to deal with bias and subjectivity.
What is the 'Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC'. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a government commission created by U.S. Congress with goals of protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.
DEFINITION of 'SEC Form 13F'. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), also known as the Information Required of Institutional Investment Managers Form.It is a quarterly filing required of institutional investment managers with over $100 million in qualifying assets.Companies required to file SEC Form 13-F may include insurance companies, banks, pension funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers. filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), also known as the Information Required of Institutional Investment Managers Form.