Byron is a sociologist who studies social change. In his study of the election of a new congressional representative for his district, Byron concluded that "Representative Phillips will inevitably be harmful for the working-class people of our district." What error did Byron make in his study?
A) He failed to interview the representative.
B) Rather than just explaining the change, he made a judgment about it.
C) He failed to inform Representative Phillips of his conclusion before releasing it to the public.
D) He should have used both qualitative and quantitative data in his study.

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Byron made a value judgment instead of simply describing the social change. As a sociologist, he should avoid offering personal opinions or judgments about the subject he is studying. Instead, he should focus on collecting and analyzing data objectively.

Byron Is a Sociologist Who Studies Social Change