Annie Duke is a professional poker player. She is very successful and earns a lot of money from gambling. How would a sociologist classify Annie according to Robert Merton's typology?

Answer: Innovator

Explanation:

According to typology of Merton, innovator is the person who accepts and tries to work in the direction of goals and function of society. The functioning means and method used by the person is often improper as per social standards.

According to the question, Annie Duke will be regarded as the innovator as per Merton's concept. She is accepting and working towards social goal of earning money and being successful through improper means of gambling.