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Outline and explain TWO ethical issues that sociologists using


primary quantitative methods would have to consider when carrying
out their research (10).

One ethical issue that sociologists using primary quantitative


methods would have to consider is informed consent. Informed
consent refers to the researcher informing the participants about the
nature of the research, the purpose of the research, and the
potential risks and benefits of participating in the research.
Participants must provide voluntary, informed consent to participate
in the study. This can be difficult in quantitative research where the
researcher may be using a large sample size and collecting data
using surveys, which may not allow for individualized informed
consent. Researchers must ensure that the participants understand
the nature of the research and their rights as participants.
Additionally, researchers must respect the privacy and
confidentiality of the data collected and ensure that participants'
personal information is not disclosed without their consent.
Another ethical issue that sociologists using primary quantitative
methods would have to consider is objectivity and bias. Researchers
must ensure that their research is objective and unbiased. This can
be a challenge in quantitative research, where data analysis is often
based on statistical analysis. Researchers must carefully design their
research to avoid any potential biases, such as sampling bias or
measurement bias. Moreover, they must consider their own biases
and positionality as researchers, which can influence their research
questions, data collection methods, and analysis. It is important for
researchers to acknowledge their biases and be transparent about
any potential limitations of their research. The accuracy and validity
My Library of the results must be prioritized over personal or societal biases.

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