This month’s column is an opportunity and invitation to engage in discussions about ethical best practices, both in general and specifically in the context of Data for Good.
ethics
Stephanie S. Shipp
Stephanie started out wanting to be a lawyer, but quickly found that economics and statistics were what she preferred. Upon graduation, she applied for and accepted a full-time job at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and built on a federal career from there. Currently, she is developing an interdisciplinary team of statisticians and social and behavioral scientists to create and advance data science for the public good.
A Wake-Up Call to Statistical Consultants
Jonathan Shuster and Chris Delcher recommend new procedures for consultants, their institutions, and The ASA to follow to help maintain high integrity for statistical science.
November Issue of The American Statistician Has Something for Everyone
The November 2018 issue of The American Statistician features 13 articles and one letter to the editor that span a range of interesting methodology and application areas.
The Importance of Teaching Ethics in Statistical Consulting Courses
Alan C. Elliott discusses how to teach cross-cultural ethics, with emphasis on the ASA Ethical Guidelines, within a graduate-level statistical consulting course.
Highlights of the April 2016 ASA Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights from the board’s first meeting of the year, including discussion items, action items, and reported items.
Committee Updates Goals and Guidelines
The ASA’s Committee on Professional Ethics is a resource for ASA officers, the ASA Board of Directors, and ASA members. In recent years, the committee has been asked for comments on and recommendations for ethical issues concerning statistical dissemination, plagiarism, and accreditation.