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Let the Chips Fall Where They May


By KBL781 - Posted on 27 July 2009

TitleLet the Chips Fall Where They May
Publication TypeCase Study
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsNational Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
PublisherNational Academy of Engineering
Publication Languageen-US
Keywordsaccountability , Assessment , consu , Consumer , errata , errors , ethical , for , General , issues , mistakes , Obligations , product , professional , quality , RESPONSIBILITY , RISK , risks , safety
Abstract

A chip designed for a new scientific calculator allows it to display and calculate to the 17th significant digit. It is discovered, however, that the new calculator is inaccurate beyond the 13th significant digit. The company is deciding between several solutions, some of which raise ethical concerns.

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