Weber,s view that sociologists must not allow their personal biases to affect the conduct of their research is called______________?

Correct answer: B. value-free sociology

  • A. verstehen
  • B. value-free sociology
  • C. social facts
  • D. dialectical materialism

Explanation

Value-free sociology means conducting research without allowing personal values or political preferences to distort observation and analysis. Verstehen instead refers to interpretive understanding of social action.

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