The Ideal of Objectivity Means That a Researcher Must

question 57

Multiple Choice

The ideal of objectivity means that a researcher must

• A)not personally care about the topic being studied.
• B)try to adopt a stance of personal neutrality toward the outcome of the research.
• C)study issues that have no value to society as a whole.
• D)carry out research that will encourage desirable social change.

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Definitions:

Fishery Collapse

A rapid decline in a fishery’s population because its fish are being harvested faster than they can reproduce.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, usually measured as a percentage of the total population.

Harvested

The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.