Dear Alvin,
I am thrilled for having worked with you throughout our project that has come to an
ultimate end, with objective inferences regarding the two types of therapy on combat-related
PTSD symptoms. As the findings indicate, both models would be effective in treating PTSD
effectively. While we anticipated that the new approach would prove to be highly reliable than
the existing one, the factual findings proved that there are no differences between the two
models. I am writing to you regarding the idea that we should alter the project outcome to suit
our expectations.
I do not concur with you that we should alter the research outcomes because such
approach is dishonest and unethical. As the American Psychological Association (2010) outlines,
awareness of the dangers of misuse or misrepresentation of research work should prompt
psychologists to act accordingly. We are aware of the ethical framework governing medical field,
and we should adhere to these tenets without deviance (American Statistical Association, 2018).
Having worked tirelessly on this study, it would be effective to build objectivity by eliminating
our perceptions in the findings.
We must explore the implications that our inferences will have in the psychology
profession. Besides, assuming that future studies will discover our dishonest, our names will
attract negativities that will badly taint our brands as individuals (American Statistical
Association, 2018). Personally, I will not allow such repercussions to happen and I beseech you
to read the right materials on efficient research and presentation of figures and statistics. Such
approach will guide you to re-evaluating your decision to forge the findings. As the Bible
reinforces in Proverbs 10:9, “whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his
ways crooked will be found out.” This verse should trigger our acts of honesty and integrity. We
will gain nothing by lying in this research, but the negative implications will consistently haunt
us. Therefore, lets engage and handle this difference together and remain friends as we have ever
been; thank you.
Yours Sincerely
Jazzmine Williams
References
American Statistical Association. (2018). Ethical guidelines for statistical practice.
https://www.amstat.org/ASA/Your-Career/Ethical-Guidelines-for-Statistical-
Practice.aspx
American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of
conduct (2002, amended effective June 1, 2010, and January 1,2017).
https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index
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