Revealing the Risks of Misusing Data

Dr. CJ Cook, DBABlog

…of individuals with I/DD or the agency that serves them. One of the most concerning aspects of data manipulation is its potential to perpetuate stereotypes and stigmatize the Regional Center System of Care. For instance, agencies may selectively highlight statistics emphasizing disparities or lack of utilization of Purchase of Services (POS) among agencies, painting an incomplete picture of the agency’s efforts to lower the disparities…