Analytical Honesty
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What does “Analytical Honesty” mean?
“That which can be destroyed by the truth should be.” — P. C. Hodgell, professor and author of The God Stalker Chronicles
Key Points:
- Analytical Honesty means measuring and analyzing your data dispassionately.
- The best way to maintain Analytical Honesty is to have your measurements evaluated by someone who isn’t invested in your system.
- Don’t lie to yourself when it comes to you data: be honest and focus on improving the system instead.
Questions for Consideration:
- Are your measurement practices truly accurate?
- How can you prevent incentive-caused bias and confirmation bias from compromising your ability to analyze your system dispassionately?
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