Business Statistics – discussion

In the textbook, §1.8 discusses “Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice” and promotes the idea that we should strive to be ethical in all that we do.

• Why is it important to use statistics ethically?
• Give an example of unethical use of statistics and explain why it is unethical.
• Could this unethical use of statistics be corrected so that the statistics are performed fair, thoroughly, and objectively? Why or why not?

Note: This is for a discussion forum. At least150 words are required.