541720

541720 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities

Recherche et développement, en sciences humaines et en sciences sociales • Canadian industry

Sector 54 Professional, scientific and techni...
Parent 54172 Research and development in the soc...
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 541720 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in education, sociology, psychology, language, economics, law, and other social sciences and humanities.

Activities & Examples

  • archeological sites, excavations
  • behavioural research and development services
  • cognitive research and development services
  • demographic research and development services
  • economic research and development services
  • education research and development services
  • humanities research and development services
  • social science research and development services
  • sociological research and development services
  • archeological expeditions, noncommercial
  • archeological research and development services
  • archeological sites, excavations
  • behavioural research and development services
  • business research and development services
  • cognitive research and development services
  • demographic research and development services
  • economic research and development services
  • education research and development services

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • marketing research (See 541910 Marketing research and public opinion polling)

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
  • ISIC Rev. 4: M7220 — Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities