Do you have to be a relativist to be a good sociologist?

In regard to ethics and morality, I don't see what relativism has to do with sociology seeing as how sociology is a study of societies whereby one would be describing societal dynamics. It may come into play if you were making value judgments, but then I don't think that would be something relevant to sociology.

i don't think I'd HAVE to be.. but it could be different depending upon the individual

I disagree with your statement, that sociology has nothing to do with relativism. If you know the essence of relativism, you would know that relativism within culture is what determines social differences.

Sure, relativism is an aspect of culture, but a sociologist need not be a relativist to be a good sociologist which is the question I was addressing.