BCS Ethical AI Foundation Course Flashcards

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What is data?

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Data is the raw, unprocessed facts and figures that are collected for analysis. It can take various forms such as numbers, words, images, and videos. For example, the outcome of a survey like “5 million people live in area A” constitutes data.

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What is unstructured data?

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Unstructured data includes things such as images and videos.

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What does data represent in an organization?

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In an organization, data can be anything from the number of customers it has served that day, the current price of raw materials, its current share of the market, to even the feelings expressed by its staff.

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What is Information?

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Information is data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a way that it’s meaningful and useful. Information is derived from raw data after it has been analyzed or interpreted. For example, “55% of the area’s population do not like living there because of insufficient transport links.”

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What is Knowledge?

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Knowledge is the insight, understanding, or learning gained from the analysis of information. It’s the deep, valuable understanding that allows us to make informed decisions and solve problems. For instance, “Many people do not like living in area A due to insufficient transport links, which may also mean fewer job opportunities.”

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What is the value of data, information, and knowledge?

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The value lies in their ability to guide actions and decisions. They can help in planning solutions to problems, like improving transport links based on the collected data, processed information, and gained knowledge.

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What is the difference between data and information?

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Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures collected for analysis, while information is the meaningful output derived from the processing and interpretation of data.

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How can data, information, and knowledge be used in problem-solving?

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They can be used to understand the root cause of a problem (like dissatisfaction among residents due to poor transport links) and plan appropriate solutions (like investing in better transport links). The data provides the raw facts, the information presents a clear picture of the situation, and the knowledge guides the decision-making process.

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How is knowledge obtained?

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Knowledge is obtained through further analysis and interpretation of information. It’s the result of understanding the patterns, trends, and insights that information presents, enabling informed decision making.

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How can the terms data, information, and knowledge be distinguished in a practical context?

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Data is the raw input (like survey results), information is the processed and interpreted data (like the percentage of people dissatisfied with transport links), and knowledge is the deeper understanding gained from the information that can guide actions and decisions (like the need to improve transport links).

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What is Quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numeric data that can be counted, measured or expressed using numbers.

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What are the two types of Quantitative data?

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Discrete and Continuous.

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What is Discrete data in the context of Quantitative data?

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Discrete data is the count of something where only whole numbers are allowed, for example there are 15 restaurants in area A, and 12 restaurants in area B.

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What is Continuous data in the context of Quantitative data?

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Continuous data is a value (or set of values) based on a continuous form of numerical data, where any value in range is allowed. It is often used in the measurement of something. For example, the distance between two places is 10.3 miles or the average time it takes to travel from place A to E is 1.25 hours.

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What is Qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive and can sometimes be referred to as “categorical” data.

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What are the two types of Qualitative data?

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Nominal and Ordinal.

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What is Nominal data in the context of Qualitative data?

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Nominal data is used to name or label variables that do not have a numeric value. An example is place names such as ‘Liverpool’, ‘Newcastle’, ‘Leeds’.

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What is Ordinal data in the context of Qualitative data?

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Ordinal data is used to label variables in an implied order. For example ‘big’, ‘medium’, ‘small’.

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___________ data is numeric data that can be counted, measured or expressed using numbers.

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Quantitative

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There are two types of Quantitative data; _________ and __________.

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Discrete, Continuous

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_________ data is the count of something where only whole numbers are allowed.

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Discrete

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_________ data is a value based on a continuous form of numerical data, where any value in range is allowed.

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Continuous

23
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___________ data is descriptive and can sometimes be referred to as “categorical” data.

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Qualitative

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There are two types of Qualitative data; _________ and __________.

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Nominal, Ordinal

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_________ data is used to label variables in an implied order.

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Ordinal

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What is the DIODE framework designed for?

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The DIODE framework is designed for individuals and teams, particularly those in technology development, to assess the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies.

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Who developed the DIODE framework and what does it address?

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The DIODE framework was developed by the BCS Ethics Forum and it addresses fundamental ethical concerns while maintaining accessibility.

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The DIODE framework is designed for individuals and teams, particularly those in ___, to assess the ___ of emerging technologies.

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technology development, ethical dimensions

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Developed by the BCS Ethics Forum, it addresses fundamental ethical concerns while maintaining ___.

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accessibility

30
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BCS Ethical AI Foundation Course in the Ethical Build of AI created by ________ Foya.

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BCS Foundation Course in the Ethical Build of AI created by Leocadia Foya.

30
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What is the DIODE framework?

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A framework designed to assess the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies.

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The DIODE framework is developed by the ____.

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BCS Ethics Forum

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What does the DIODE framework use to guide users through ethical assessment?

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Flowcharts, templates, and diverse tools

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What are the two main perspectives acknowledged by the DIODE framework?

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A broad, strategic view and a specific, project-focused angle

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Why is the DIODE framework important for technology development?

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It provides practical guidance rooted in ethical principles for considering ethical concerns.

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List the five stages of DIODE.

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Define Questions, Issues Analysis, Options Evaluation, Decision Determination, Explanations Dissemination

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The first stage of the DIODE framework is to ____.

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Define Questions

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What is considered in the Issues Analysis stage of DIODE?

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All relevant parties’ perspectives and risks and rewards from different moral viewpoints

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What does the Options Evaluation stage involve?

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Making appropriate choices, including safeguards or checkpoints

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What happens during the Decision Determination stage?

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Clearly stating ethical decisions and reasoning, revisiting minority interests before making the final decision

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What is the purpose of the Explanations Dissemination stage?

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Communicating decisions appropriately, including public domain publication when possible

40
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What are the four key questions asked to make ethical decisions more understandable?

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Who is doing it? What are they doing or thinking of doing? What are the results or consequences of that action? Are those outcomes fair or just?

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Who is doing it?

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The person or group involved, considering their motives, interests, and character

42
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What are they doing or thinking of doing?

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The action taken or contemplated

43
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What are the results or consequences of that action?

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The outcomes

44
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Are those outcomes fair or just?

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The outcomes

45
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Are those outcomes fair or just?

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If the results are fair or just

46
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The DIODE Framework focuses on the ____ of professional activity.

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product

47
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What does the DIODE Framework emphasize?

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Technological integrity

48
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The DIODE Framework aligns with ____.

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Codes of conduct and ethical principles in professional societies