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Table 3 Actions have both ethical content and provide an opportunity for ethical training

From: What does it mean to embed ethics in data science? An integrative approach based on microethics and virtues

Action Ethical content questions Opportunity for virtue acquisition
Developing code Am I re-using others’ code responsibly? Deliberations about sharing fosters reflection on citizenship, responsibilities, generosity
Am I providing the necessary credit for the work of others? Deliberation about providing credit fosters reflection on gratitude and humility
Am I going to share my code with other? Deliberation about misuse fosters reflection on responsibility to community and future users
Could my code be misused? Deliberation about misuse fosters reflection on societal responsibilities
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