New data parlance: Equitable Data

What is happening? The chief data scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Denice Ross, said “using only the data we have can mask important aspects of our society.” 

Why is this important? The solution is to collect more equitable data that better accounts for the experiences of underrepresented groups.

How will this be important? Let’s let the data experts detail equitable data further: “Equitable data are those that allow for rigorous assessment of the extent to which government programs and policies yield consistently fair, just and impartial treatment of all individuals. Most importantly—and this is what really drives me professionally—these data illuminate opportunities for targeted actions that will result in demonstrably improved outcomes for underserved communities.” – Denice Ross

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