Today, care is taken to protect the subjects of sociological research. Which of these statements about ethics in sociology is false?

A) The U.S. government refuses to address the importance of the rights of research participants.
B) The American Sociological Association has developed a professional code of ethics.
C) Research subjects must be informed of the rights and responsibilities of the researcher and the subject.
D) Sociologists should not involve people in research without their informed consent.

Ethics in Sociology

Concerns the principles and guidelines that sociologists follow to conduct research and practice ethically, ensuring respect for subjects and integrity in work.

Informed Consent

A formal acknowledgment by research subjects (respondents) that they understand the purpose of the research and agree to be studied.

U.S. Government

A system of governance in the United States that is defined by the Constitution and composed of three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, which function to create, enforce, and interpret laws, respectively.