Module 2 - Lesson 2: Doctrine of double effect, and interpreting regression with visual and numerical diagnostics

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ETHICS

Interpret the Doctrine of Double Effect as it applies to negative and positive duties.

DDE, trolley problems related to “extra push” and “two loops”.
Example: Facebook / Twitter and elections (Nazis)

CURATION

Organise and present both data and methodology that supports trust in analysis.

At some point, findings will be challenged. If the process has ensured that data and methodology can be found and assessed independently, then this becomes answerable.
Example: Ratings agencies during subprime; World Bank Doing Business Report;

ANALYSIS

Interpret residuals and correlation using visual and numerical diagnostics.

Residuals, linear relationships with correlation, extrapolation, and outliers.

PRESENTATION

Present uncertainty, and build trust, with data and methods.

As we reach more speculative methods of forecasting and predicting, presentation also needs to display and support transparent and trusted methods

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CASE STUDY

Ethics Toolkit pp 56 – Consequentialism
Alcohol and gender / body weight