Sociologists have more freedom than ever before to conduct research studies without institutional oversight or ethical consideration.

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This statement is false. Sociologists, like any other researcher, are still required to adhere to ethical principles and obtain institutional oversight or approval for their studies to ensure the protection of human subjects and ethical conduct of research. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and ethical codes of conduct such as those established by the American Sociological Association (ASA) provide guidance for sociologists and other researchers in their research endeavors.

Sociologists Have More Freedom Than Ever Before to Conduct Research