FAQ

Short answers to common misunderstandings about DBaD, Decency Meter, and the public research flow.

Is DBaD a religion?

No. DBaD is a computable ethics framework and public research program.

Does the survey collect personal identity data?

The quick test does not collect names or email addresses. Public outputs focus on aggregate trends and approved anonymized excerpts.

How should I interpret score bands?

Scores indicate where a response lands against the current weighting model. They are signals for discussion and iteration, not legal or medical advice.

Can I use this data in an app?

Yes. Start with the API endpoints and versioned JSON payloads, then enforce your own client-side validation and fallback behavior.

Where can I read the model details?

Methodology explains scoring and privacy; Papers provides downloadable artifacts.