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According to sociologist Robert K. Merton, which of the following constitute the four institutional imperatives (ethos of science)? A. Universalism B. Particularism C. Communism (Communalism) D. Disinterestedness E. Organized skepticism Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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1B, C, D and E only
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3A, B, D and E only
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A, C, D and E only

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