The Evidence Gap: Why More Data Does Not Mean Better Decisions

More data does not automatically produce better decisions. ORV-DEG-002 examines the gap between data availability and evidence sufficiency, showing why information must also be reliable, relevant, comparable, and current enough to support the decision being made.

Using data-quality research, AI risk guidance, and business examples across operations and capital allocation, the analysis separates information volume from decision reliability and financial outcomes. It shows that stronger evidence can improve the basis for judgment, while additional data, better technology, or more sophisticated analytics do not guarantee better commercial results on their own.