After reviewing the
assigned readings, write a paper of 1,000-1,500 words that considers ethical
issues in business statistics and discuss how your personal values can be
applied to them. This assignment is primarily introspective in nature and students
will be given significant latitude in addressing specific questions.
Include a brief
introduction that outlines your paper.
In the Reflection Before
Action: The Statistical Consultant Confronts Ethical Issues article, the
authors cite the American Statistical Association’s Ethical Guidelines for
Statistical Practice (see the section “Ethics Provides A Defensible
Response” in the article).
Which
ethical guideline from the articles is most applicable to you and why? How
does this article (or articles) affect your personal decision-making as
related to statistics and ethics?
How
can the ethical issues raised, be addressed from a Christian worldview? In
other words, what guidance, using principles from a Christian worldview
perspective, could be applied to understand and address these ethical
issues?
Provide a conclusion that
summarizes your perspectives.
Prepare this assignment
according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment
to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.