Most sociological researchers conclude about illicit,illegal,unconventional behavior such as drug use that:
A) all people lie so sociologists should ignore and dismiss their answer about it in surveys
B) research should include subjecting their respondents to a lie detector test so that they can verify what they say is true and valid
C) in order to induce respondents to tell the truth,it is necessary to give them a sum of money as an inducement
D) the researcher is likely to receive somewhat inaccurate answers in a survey,but they are approximately or relatively correct,and triangulation helps correct that
E) none of the above

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Sociological researchers generally acknowledge that there may be a social desirability bias that leads respondents to give answers that are not completely truthful, especially when it comes to illicit, illegal or unconventional behaviors like drug use. However, researchers also recognize that respondents have various reasons for not being fully honest such as the fear of repercussions or punishment. Thus, while survey results may not be completely accurate, researchers believe that they are still relatively correct, and triangulation with other research methods can help correct some of these inaccuracies.

Most Sociological Researchers Conclude About Illicit,illegal,unconventional Behavior Such as Drug