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Section 3

Ethics in Sociological Research

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Confidentiality

Sociologists should take all necessary steps to protect the privacy and confidentiality of their subjects.

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Protecting Research Subjects

There are many guidelines in place to protect human subjects in sociological research.

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Misleading Research Subjects

If a researcher deceives or conceals the purpose or procedure of a study, they are misleading their research subjects.

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Research Funding

Research funding comes from grants from private groups or governments, and researchers must be careful to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Value Neutrality in Sociological Research

Value neutrality is the duty of sociologists to strive to be impartial and overcome their biases as they conduct their research.

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