If research is released and it is determined that there is a clear androcentric bias to the information,this would be a violation of which of Merton's norms of science?
A)Communism
B)Skepticism
C)Disinterestedness
D)Professionalism
E)Universalism

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This would be a violation of Universalism, which states that scientific knowledge should be judged solely on the basis of evidence, not on the basis of the sex, race or nationality of the scientist or participant. Androcentric bias would go against this principle of impartiality and objectivity.

If Research Is Released and It Is Determined That There