Differences in Ethics (300 words)

Your assigned reading this week explains the importance of distinguishing between the types of ethics (e.g., mandatory, aspirational, principle, virtue). Understanding these differences is the foundation to ethical practice. The more professionals are anchored in an understanding of ethics and relevant applications, the more likely they will effectively apply their understanding to ethical dilemmas.
Discuss the differences between mandatory ethics and aspirational ethics.

• What are the differences between principle ethics and virtue ethics?
• Which type or types of ethics are represented in your profession?

You are encouraged to explore any applicable professional codes of conduct, i.e., American Psychological Association (APA) or American Correctional Association (ACA). Explain why you believe this is the case.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1 in your textbook, the Spencer (2013) and MacKenzie (2000) articles, and view the Ferguson Police Testing New, Less Lethal Gun Technology (Links to an external site.) and Budget Cuts Put State Prison Staffs at Critically Low Levels (Links to an external site.) videos.
The numerous issues that arise in large organizations regarding decision making can be difficult to properly grasp. There are those leaders who base their conclusions solely on empirical data, preferring to engage in a more quantitative decision-making process. Conversely, there are supervisors who approach decision making from a more holistic perspective, engaging in more qualitative thought processes. It is a reality, especially in budgeting and issues affecting criminal justice agencies, that quantitative decision making takes precedent. However, better conclusions are often drawn when qualitative aspects of a problem or issue are also considered.
Based on information from the required sources, compare and contrast the differences between quantitative and qualitative decision making in public finance. Based on the required videos, provide at least two quantitative and qualitative observations.
In addition to noting the differences between quantitative and qualitative observations, respond to the following elements:

• Explain which basic method of decision making you feel provides the most accurate information for budget management; quantitative or qualitative.
• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative-based budgetary decision making and describe your preference between the two provided you were in a position of power. Provide a rationale for your preference.
• Explain the potential benefits of quantitative observations.
• Explain the potential benefits of qualitative observations.

Your initial post should be at least 400 words in length.

• Search for and select a quantitative article specific to your discipline (education) and related to t tests.
By Day 3
Write a 3- to 5-paragraph critique of the article. In your critique, include responses to the following:
• Which is the research design used by the authors?
• Why did the authors use this t test?
• Do you think it’s the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
• Did the authors display the data?
• Do the results stand alone? Why or why not?
• Did the authors report effect size? If yes, is this meaningful?