Independence

1. Ethics.

Thinking and acting without the influence of others.

Independence is one of the fundamental principles of the ACT's Ethical Code, namely independence in making professional judgements and in giving opinions and statements.

2. Statistics.

The state of not be able to be deduced from another variable or other condition.

See also

• ACT Competency Framework
• ACT Ethical Code
• Central bank independence
• Conflict of interest
• Independent events
• Senior independent director
• Statistics
• Third party