Objectivity Requires a Social Researcher To

question 86

Multiple Choice

Objectivity requires a social researcher to:

• A) assume a completely neutral stance toward the issue under investigation.
• B) recognize and attempt to control for bias.
• C) manipulate the research subjects as if they were inanimate objects.
• D) disguise any personal bias that they might have.
• E) sign statements agreeing to remove all personal bias from their research.

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