The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 10 - Data Ethics - Chapter 10 Exercises - Page 265: 10.16

Answer

The results of political polls or market research surveys should not be made public, if the sponsors do not desire it and if the polls could have detrimental effects. However, if the results have negative consequences for the general population, then the results should be made public.

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The results of political polls or market research surveys should not be made public, if the sponsors do not desire it and if the polls could have detrimental effects. However, if the results have negative consequences for the general population, then the results should be made public.
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