professional opinions while acknowledging the contributions and intellectual property of others. Those
professionals involved in teaching or training students or junior analysts have a responsibility to instill in them
an appreciation for the practical value of the concepts and methods they are learning. Those in leadership
and decision-making roles should use professional qualifications with regard to analytic professionals’ hiring,
firing, promotion, work assignments, and other professional matters. Avoid harassment of or discrimination
based on professionally irrelevant bases such as race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, religion, nationality, or disability.
Research Subjects. If a project involves research subjects, including census or survey respondents, an analytics
professional will know and adhere to the appropriate rules for the protection of those human subjects.
Be particularly aware of situations involving vulnerable populations that may be subject to special risks
and may not be able to protect their own interests. This responsibility includes protecting the privacy and
confidentiality of research subjects and data concerning them.
INFORMS and Profession. Analytics professionals will strive for relevance in all analyses. Each study or project
should be based on a competent understanding of the subject-matter issues, appropriate analytical methods,
and technical criteria to justify both the practical relevance of the study and the data to be used. Guard
against the possibility that a predisposition by investigators or data providers might predetermine the analytic
result. Remain current in constantly changing analytical methodology, as preferred methods from yesterday
may be may be barely acceptable today and totally obsolete tomorrow. Disclose conflicts of interest, financial
and otherwise, and resolve them. Provide only such expert testimony as you would be willing to have
peer reviewed. Maintain personal responsibility for all work bearing your name; avoid undertaking work or
coauthoring publications for which you would not want to acknowledge responsibility.
Alleged Misconduct. Certified Analytics Professionals will strive to avoid condoning or appearing to condone
careless, incompetent, or unethical practices. Misconduct broadly includes all professional dishonesty, by
commission or omission, and, within the realm of professional activities and expression, all harmful disrespect
for people, unauthorized or illegal use of their intellectual and physical property, and unjustified detraction
from the reputation of others. Recognize that differences of opinion and honest error do not constitute
misconduct; they warrant discussion, but not accusation. Questionable scientific practices may or may not
constitute misconduct, depending on Z\