Science and Politics

These guidelines published by the American Statistical Assocation outlines the the professional duties of statisticians, including their responsibilities to funders, clients and employers, responsibility in publishing and testimony, in respecting the safety and rights of research subjects, and in respecting colleagues.

The latest version of the International Statisitical Institute's Declaration on Professional Ethics, adopted in 2010. Includes a link to the previous, 1985 edition.

This set of principles sets out guidelines for the publishing of official governmental statistics from countries who are part of the United Nations. It recognizes the important role statistics play in government and international relations.

A guide to help members of the public ask informed questions about statistics and identifies the pitfalls to avoid so we can get behind the news stories that use statistics.