Which ethical practice must sociologists follow when their research involves risks exceeding those encountered in daily life?

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are not subject to the ethical research standards that apply to biological scientistshave failed to establish a unified ethical codepossess the same legal rights as lawyers in safeguarding participant confidentialityare required to secure informed consent when participants face potential research risks beyond normal daily experiences

Explanation

Sociologists must obtain informed consent from participants if the research involves risks greater than those encountered in everyday life. Unlike biological researchers, sociologists are not exempt from ethical standards, and they do not have the same legal privileges as attorneys regarding privacy. Additionally, sociologists have established ethical guidelines to govern their research.