Babbie, Ch. 3 Question

Which of these is NOT an ethical issue in social research, according to Babbie?


a) The issue of harm towards participants

b) The issue of whether ethics and politics hinge on an ideological view

c) The issue of analysis and reporting

d) The issue of anonymity and confidentiality



















Answer: b)

Babbie writes that both ethics and politics necessarily hinge on ideological points of view — that what is considered acceptable from one view will be considered acceptable from another point of view. (pg. 74)