A researcher who was commissioned to write a report by an organization now feels pressure to produce a final report that meets the funding organization's expectations. This is an example of the ______.
A) constructivist paradigm
B) social science as public philosophy
C) hired gun problem
D) participatory action research

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The "hired gun problem" refers to the issue where researchers or experts may feel pressured to produce results that align with the interests or expectations of the entity funding their work, potentially compromising the integrity or objectivity of their research.

A Researcher Who Was Commissioned to Write a Report by an Organization