dattitude
Dattitude is a neologism used to describe an approach to data interpretation and decision making that blends data literacy with a critical, constructive attitude toward evidence. The term is a portmanteau of data and attitude and is primarily found in discussions among data scientists, business analysts, and educators. Its exact origin is unclear, but it began appearing in online analytics communities and blogs in the 2010s as a shorthand for a disciplined mindset rather than a set of tools.
Core principles of dattitude include emphasizing data quality, transparency, and reproducibility; asking deliberate questions about sources,
In practice, dattitude manifests in behaviors such as preregistration of analyses, documentation of data cleaning steps,
Critics argue that dattitude can become a buzzword that signals attitude more than method, with vagueness hindering
See also: data literacy, data-driven decision making, critical thinking, data governance, data ethics.