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Enhancing Data Science Ethics Through Statistical Education and Practice

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As sources of data become more plentiful and massive datasets are easier to acquire, new ethical issues arise involving data quality and privacy, and the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data‐driven decisions. There are numerous anecdotes involving abuses of complex data analyses and algorithms, and the impact they have had on society. In this paper, we discuss what statisticians can do to help enhance data science ethics in practice and what statistics educators can do to instil sound ethical behaviour in our students. We have opportunities to practice and teach ethical conduct relevant to all stages of the data life cycle. This paper discusses issues impacting ethical data science, with a focus on how statisticians can help raise awareness and encourage implementation of ethical best practices.

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  • Jessica Utts, 2021. "Enhancing Data Science Ethics Through Statistical Education and Practice," International Statistical Review, International Statistical Institute, vol. 89(1), pages 1-17, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:istatr:v:89:y:2021:i:1:p:1-17
    DOI: 10.1111/insr.12446
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    1. Utts J., 2003. "What Educated Citizens Should Know About Statistics and Probability," The American Statistician, American Statistical Association, vol. 57, pages 74-79, May.
    2. Jessica Utts, 2016. "Appreciating Statistics," Journal of the American Statistical Association, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 111(516), pages 1373-1380, October.
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