Which situation below raises concerns about objectivity?
a. A researcher was recently mugged and is conducting research on sentencing in the
criminal justice system.
b. A researcher has never been a victim of a crime and is interviewing crime victims.
c. A researcher played soccer as a child and is conducting research on football players and
domestic violence.
d. A researcher has never been to China and is interviewing international students from
China.
Answer: A
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