One Reason That Sociologists Might Criticize a Study That Makes

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Multiple Choice

One reason that sociologists might criticize a study that makes claims about all humans based on data collected only in the United States is that:

• A)the United States is so unique that one cannot make comparisons about people there with people from other countries
• B)the United States is a very wealthy nation, yet most people do not live in high-income countries, which makes those kinds of sweeping claims problematic
• C)the United States's authoritarianism will influence people to report less honestly on surveys and in interviews there than elsewhere
• D)one cannot make global claims about humans
• E)studies in the United States are typically under strict control from the government

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