ML15: Scientific Integrity, Statistical Ethics, Data Quality, and Stakeholder Information Needs

Music City Center 

Abstract: Within the statistical community, scientific integrity and statistical ethics have received increasing attention over the past several years. Several important aspects of scientific integrity and statistical ethics are closely linked with our obligations to meet stakeholders' needs for high-quality statistical information on a sustainable and cost-effective basis.

In this roundtable, participants will be invited to discuss their experiences with, and current views on:

1. Connections of scientific integrity and statistical ethics with (a) fundamental principles, and standard practices, related to quality, risk and cost associated with statistical information; and (b) the priorities of stakeholders regarding high-quality statistical information products and services

2. The impact of changing data sources, methodology and technology on the ways in which we address (1)

3. Realistic, actionable and credible two-way communication with stakeholder groups regarding (1) and (2)


Key words: accuracy, relevance, accessibility and interpretability of statistical information; stakeholder utility functions; transparency, reproducibility and replicability

accuracy, relevance, accessibility and interpretability of statistical information;

stakeholder utility functions

transparency, reproducibility and replicability 

Survey Research Methods Section