The ideal of objectivity means that a researcher must

a. not personally care about the topic being studied.
b. try to adopt a stance of personal neutrality toward the outcome of the research.
c. study issues that have no value to society as a whole.
d. carry out research that will encourage desirable social change.


b

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

The Uniform Crime Report is an accurate count of the types and numbers of crimes committed in the United States

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The Gilbert model of the American class structure emphasizes ______.

A. source of income B. amount of income C. amount of wealth D. amount of education

Sociology

Commoner (1971) compared the ecosystem of the earth to a(n) ________.

A. system of checks and balances B. living being C. machine D. automobile

Sociology