Ethical Guidelines for Statisticians - Why and What

• The World Statistics Congress in Ottawa: Katharina shares her experience at the World Statistics Congress and the importance of ethical discussions among statisticians.

• Ethical Concerns and Responsibilities: Ethical concerns in data algorithms and statistics are prevalent within the professional community.

• Challenges in Communicating Statistics: We emphasize the role of statisticians in transparent communication and avoiding misleading interpretations in public discourse.

• Values in Ethical Guidelines: The discussion delves into the importance of putting patients first in medical statistics and considering the bigger picture in statistical analyses.

• Ethical Responsibilities in Artificial Intelligence: The conversation touches on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.
• Spreading Awareness and Promoting Ethical Guidelines: We explore the use of gamification and interactive learning to enhance understanding of statistical concepts and assumptions.

Katharina encourages listeners to reflect on ethical aspects in their daily statistical practice and embrace the responsibilities of statisticians.

She emphasizes the significance of effective communication skills for statisticians and their role as leaders in data-driven decision-making.

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