Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Identify the association responsible for establishing ethics for sociological research. Explain why it is important to have ethics in sociological research.

Describe the four basic standards that sociologists must follow in conducting research.

Identify which one of the basic standards is the most important in relation to sociological research.

Describe any other ethical principles that should be observed when conducting sociological research.

Students should be encouraged to suggest any additions to the ASA Code of Ethics that they believe to be important.

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What will be an ideal response?

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