Which of the following practices or types of research would normally be considered unethical?
A)Sugging
B)Advocacy research
C)Gaining competitive intelligence through theft or deception
D)Falsifying results
E)All of the above would be considered unethical.

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All of the listed practices or types of research would be considered unethical. 
-Sugging (selling under the guise of research) is deceptive and can harm participants who unknowingly provide personal information that is then used for sales purposes. 
-Advocacy research is biased and serves the interests of the sponsoring organization rather than seeking objective truth. 
-Gaining competitive intelligence through theft or deception violates ethical norms of honesty and respect for others' property. 
-Falsifying results is a flagrant violation of research ethics because it undermines the integrity of the scientific enterprise and potentially harms the public who rely on accurate information.

Which of the Following Practices or Types of Research Would