The research dilemma confronting sociologists includes
A) how to avoid the distortion of their findings.
B) how to avoid the manipulation of data.
C) the obligation to consider people as ends and not means.
D) All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices are correct. Sociologists must consider ethical concerns such as avoiding distortion of findings and manipulation of data, and also uphold the principle of treating people as ends in themselves rather than as means to an end. This can involve balancing the need for accurate data with protecting the privacy and dignity of research subjects.

The Research Dilemma Confronting Sociologists Includes