For Many Years, Researchers Struggled to Find a Biological Explanation

question 66

Multiple Choice

For many years, researchers struggled to find a biological explanation for sexual orientation. However the vast majority of studies have focused on gay men and excluded lesbians, which might lead sociologists to question the ____________ of such research.

• A) commercial uses
• B) objectivity
• C) reflexivity
• D) reliability
• E) validity

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