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Activity Number:
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47
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Sunday, July 29, 2007 : 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Consulting
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| Abstract - #308062 |
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Title:
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The Ethical Use of Statistics in Research
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Author(s):
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George P. McCabe*+
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Companies:
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Purdue University
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Address:
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150 N University Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2067,
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Keywords:
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ethics ; consulting
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Abstract:
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As a consultant, the statistician is sometimes viewed as a gatekeeper with the primary responsibility of preventing researchers from violating statistical principles. We do not want to do anything wrong. With the trend toward collaborative research that is happening in many settings, however, the role of statistician has changed. We have greater responsibilities and we need to deal with situations where there is no clear right or wrong decision. The ethical implications of this expanded role will be explored and illustrated with examples. Transparency in decision making is offered as a guiding principle for ethical behavior in ambiguous situations.
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