Question

the 1965 project camelot controversy prompted the american anthropological association to reexamine what constitutes ethical fieldwork. the resulting guidelines emphasized that methodological rigor alone does not render research ____: investigators must also ensure their findings cannot be weaponized against the very communities they study.
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which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
a inconsequential
b irreproachable
c indispensable
d impenetrable

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context. The sentence says methodological rigor alone isn't enough to make research "good" (in an ethical/unchallengeable way), as investigators must also ensure findings aren't weaponized.

• Option A: "inconsequential" means unimportant. The context is about ethical adequacy, not importance. Eliminate.
• Option B: "irreproachable" means beyond criticism. The guidelines say rigor alone doesn't make research beyond criticism (since other ethical checks are needed). This fits.
• Option C: "indispensable" means essential. The sentence isn't about necessity but ethical soundness. Eliminate.
• Option D: "impenetrable" means hard to understand. The context is about ethics, not comprehensibility. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. irreproachable