A number of sociologists thought that Laud Humphrey's research on tearooms was unethical because:
A) his study could not be replicated.
B) he did not identify himself to his subjects as a researcher.
C) his results were falsified.
D) he made up his data concerning tea consumption.
E) some of his writing had been plagiarized.

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Humphrey's research was considered unethical by some because he observed his subjects without their consent and did not identify himself as a researcher, thus violating principles of informed consent and privacy.

A Number of Sociologists Thought That Laud Humphrey's Research on Tearooms