Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice

Developed by the Committee on Professional Ethics of the American Statistical Association (ASA), this document outlines the fundamental ethical responsibilities for practitioners of statistics and data science. The guidelines cover eight key areas of professional practice: professional integrity, responsibility to research subjects and data providers, responsibility to research team members and colleagues, responsibility to clients and employers, responsibilities regarding algorithms and AI models, responsibilities regarding data threats and vulnerabilities, responsibilities when reviewing or publishing statistical work, and responsibilities regarding misconduct. Designed for statisticians, data scientists, researchers, and students, these guidelines promote objectivity, transparency, data privacy, and scientific integrity across all quantitative fields.