There Is a Unanimous Agreement Among Those Conducting Participant Observation

question 58

True/False

There is a unanimous agreement among those conducting participant observation in criminal justice research that the investigator should avoid moralistic stances.

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Definitions:

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment, often considered as an aim in life and a factor in evaluating the quality of life.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Roman Catholic Natural Law Ethics

An ethical theory based on the belief that the moral law is discoverable by every person through the use of reason and is grounded in human nature and purpose, as taught within Roman Catholic theology.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that emphasizes the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.