ILRST 3130

The Ethics of Data Analysis

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

This course is designed for the student who is planning to do any data analysis -- whether academic or on the job -- and wants to think about the implications of choices in the analysis process on the result. Throughout the life cycle of any research effort decisions are made in design and data analysis which raise ethical problems.  Through an examination of each stage of research and analysis the thorny real problems are raised. Each problem is then linked to issues of accountability, analysis implications, and ultimate conclusions. Professional guidelines are used to develop the situations as well as the process of decision-making. Through applied situations students will gain an appreciation for the role of the analyst, the existence of professional guidelines and protections, and the need for open disclosure of decisions.

When Offered Fall. (Seven weeks)

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ILRST 2100 or equivalent.

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