From an Ethical Stance, Researchers Should Choose Topics of Study

question 4

Multiple Choice

From an ethical stance, researchers should choose topics of study that _____.

• A) may be researched quickly
• B) may be researched inexpensively
• C) can help all people live better lives
• D) are politically correct

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Definitions:

Émile Durkheim

A French sociologist best known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology, including his theories on social cohesion, collective consciousness, and the social basis of religion.

Theoretical Approaches

Refers to the various frameworks or methodologies used to analyze and interpret social phenomena.

Auguste Comte

A French philosopher known as the father of sociology, who advocated for the scientific study of society and the development of positivism.

French Revolution

A period of radical social and political upheaval in France that started in 1789 and led to the end of monarchy, the rise of Napoleon, and the reformation of the country's social structure.