The Ideal of Objectivity Means That a Researcher

question 62

Multiple Choice

The ideal of objectivity means that a researcher

• A) must not care personally about the topic being studied.
• B) must study issues that have no particular value to society as a whole.
• C) must try to be personally neutral about the outcome of the research.
• D) must carry out research that will encourage desirable social change.

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Definitions:

Combinations

Various ways in which objects, numbers, or selections can be combined or arranged.

Corners

Points where two or more edges or surfaces meet, often used metaphorically to denote an aspect or part of something less explored or known.

Objective Function

A mathematical function used in optimization to define the goal of the decision-making process, such as maximizing profit or minimizing cost.

Products

Products are goods or services offered by a business to satisfy consumer needs or wants.