A Number of Sociologists Thought That Laud Humphrey's Research on Tearooms

question 8

Multiple Choice

A number of sociologists thought that Laud Humphrey's research on tearooms was unethical because:

• A) his study could not be replicated.
• B) he did not identify himself to his subjects as a researcher.
• C) his results were falsified.
• D) he made up his data concerning tea consumption.
• E) some of his writing had been plagiarized.

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Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue composed of a single layer of cube-shaped cells, often engaged in secretion and absorption.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of some cells that increase their surface area for absorption.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney where the majority of the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

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