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Ethical Reasoning: foundational for Professionalism
The site logo was designed collaboratively by Valerie Nirala, David Liebke, and Rochelle Tractenberg. The logo is an abstract version of this 2013 model: Model of the critical role for ethical reasoning in developing and supporting professionalism in statistics (and data science) (Tractenberg, 2013; adapted from Arnold & Stern 2006, Figure B.). Knowledge and communication…
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Ethical Reasoning for a Data-Centered World: In Depth
A course using this book could (therefore) be useful for both the initiation of professional identity development and inculcation of ethical practice habits in statistics and data science, as well as satisfying current U.S. federal requirements for training in research ethics. Rochelle Tractenberg Ethical Reasoning for a Data-Centered World features a six-step paradigm for ethical…
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Ethical Practice of Statistics and Data Science: In Depth
Upon entry into practice, all professionals assume at least a tacit responsibility for the quality and integrity of their own work and that of colleagues. They also take on a responsibility to the larger public for the standards of practice associated with the profession. Envisioning the Future of Doctoral Education: Preparing Stewards of the Discipline—Carnegie…
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Framing Mathematics as a Foundation for Ethical STEM
Accepting applications until February 10, 2023 Framing Mathematics as a Foundation for Ethical STEM is a new project jointly funded by the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education and Ethical and Responsible Research programs. We are seeking instructors of math courses (e.g., Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra) in higher education contexts who are diverse in…
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Why Ethical Reasoning and Practice?
A different paradigm can be pursued than what is typical for STEM ethics education: the development of ethical reasoning throughout a program or career.
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Ethical Reasoning Is Content Independent
Professional ethical standards that can be leveraged to inform what constitutes ethical practice are not rules, but guidance. They require judgement and there must be training for that judgment to develop. Experience on the job does not suffice.
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Why a Blog?
I wanted to create an accessible, community-focused forum for effective communication about what makes, or contributes to, “ethical practice of statistics and data science”.