"Should I trust my data?" by Merve Öper

Online SWForum Blog: Should I trust my data?

The issue of trust in data has become increasingly important in today's digital age, with more and more businesses and individuals relying on data-driven decision-making.

To explore this topic, read the blog "Should I Trust My Data?" published by Merve Öper, one of the SWForum.eu Fellow and a PhD student in the management information systems program and working as a data scientist in a private company. This blog discusses the importance of data trustworthiness in today's world. The author emphasises that data is becoming increasingly valuable and ubiquitous, and it's essential to understand whether it's trustworthy or not.

The blog covers the three main factors that impact data trustworthiness: accuracy, completeness, and relevancy. It also discusses the challenges in establishing data trustworthiness, such as data quality issues, data governance challenges, and privacy concerns. It highlights the need for appropriate policies and procedures to ensure data trustworthiness and the importance of transparency in data collection and management practices.

Learn the importance of data trustworthiness in decision-making and the need to establish trust in data.

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