Which Statement Is Most Accurate Regarding Ethical Standards in Social

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate regarding ethical standards in social science research?

• A) Maintaining ethical standards in social science research is of the highest importance but often challenging or frustrating in application.
• B) Social scientists have little agreement on ethical practices and thus implement an array of individualized protocols when conducting research.
• C) Ethical misconduct in social science research rarely occurs and when it does, it is difficult to detect and have retracted.
• D) Social scientists are committed to ethical research practice and in most instances are trusted to act in good faith without oversight when conducting research.

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