Which award is NOT associated with Merton's achievements?
Nobel Prize
National Medal of Science
ASA Presidency
Contributions to Criminology
Answer
The answer is Nobel Prize. Merton received numerous accolades throughout his career, but the Nobel Prize eluded him. Despite his groundbreaking contributions to sociology and social theory, he never received the prestigious award.
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