One criticism of Merton's anomie theory is that it relies too heavily upon:
A) Marxian theory
B) classical sociological theory
C) official crime statistics
D) self-report studies
E) ethnomethodology

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Merton's anomie theory is criticized for relying too heavily on official crime statistics, which may not accurately reflect the true extent or nature of crime in society.

One Criticism of Merton's Anomie Theory Is That It Relies