Self-Assessment Quiz 3.5: The Intersection of Ethics and Politics in Social Research

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. Conflict of interest occurs in social research when the goal of producing "objective" value-free knowledge conflicts with

financial gain. correct incorrect

professional advancement. correct incorrect

political interests. correct incorrect

financial gain,professional advancement, or political interests. correct incorrect

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. It is the social scientist's responsibility to be aware of _______ and to provide direction for others to use their findings.

confidentiality correct incorrect

social responsibility correct incorrect

anonymity correct incorrect

code of ethics correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is not a reason that the Regnerus' study was highly controversial?

Flawed conclusions correct incorrect

Methodological concerns raised by other social scientists correct incorrect

Ethical issues due to conflict of interest correct incorrect

Other research utilizing his data not challenging his findings correct incorrect

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