2.3 ethical concerns
5. why do you think the asa crafted such a detailed set of ethical principles? what type of study
could put human participants at risk? think of some examples of studies that might be harmful. do
you think that, in the name of sociology, some researchers might be tempted to cross boundaries
that threaten human rights? why?

6. would you willingly participate in a sociological study that could potentially put your health and
safety at risk, but had the potential to thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people? for
example, would you participate in a study of a new drug that could cure diabetes or cancer, even if it
meant great inconvenience and physical discomfort for you or possible permanent damage?