In his study of gangs,how did Sudhir Venkatesh deceive research subjects?
A)He told them about his research but said it would never be published.
B)He did not tell them his true purpose and instead said that he was writing a biography.
C)He told them about his research but said he would protect their identities,which he did not.
D)He told them about his true purpose but said he would not report them to the police,which he did.

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Sudhir Venkatesh did not tell the gang members his true purpose and instead said that he was writing a biography. This enabled him to gain access to the gang and study them without arousing suspicion or putting himself in danger.

In His Study of Gangs,how Did Sudhir Venkatesh Deceive Research