Which of the following is not one of the ethical standards recommended by the
American Sociological Association?
A) Researchers must describe the limitations of their work
B) Researchers must acknowledge their research assistants.
C) Researchers must protect the anonymity of their subjects.
D) Researchers must tell their subjects everything about the research.
E) Researchers must not harm to their subjects.

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The American Sociological Association recommends that researchers protect the anonymity of their subjects, describe the limitations of their work, acknowledge their research assistants, and not cause harm to their subjects. However, it does not recommend that researchers tell their subjects everything about the research, as this could potentially harm the integrity of the study. Ethical guidelines generally recommend that researchers balance the need for informed consent with the need to maintain the integrity of the study design.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Ethical