datainformed
Datainformed is an approach to decision making in which data and quantitative evidence inform choices, but human judgment, domain expertise, context, and ethical considerations determine how data is interpreted and acted upon.
The term contrasts with data-driven approaches that aim to base decisions primarily on data and metrics. Datainformed
In practice, organizations apply datainformed thinking by incorporating data analyses into decision processes while documenting assumptions,
Common workflows include data collection and analysis, hypothesis formation, triangulation with qualitative input, decision-making with explicit
Benefits include better alignment with context, increased resilience to data quality issues, and greater acceptance of
See also data-driven, evidence-based policy, data literacy, analytics.