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YOURS AND MY DATA QUALITY: a case study of word perception and the influence on transdisciplinary collaboration

Term

4. term

Publication year

2024

Submitted on

Pages

75

Abstract

Exploring a case study from within an international software company. Seeking to investigate how various subjective interpretations of words and concepts can lead to miscommunications and misalignments and the implications of this on transdisciplinary collaboration. Highlighting the complexities of integrating different professional perspectives and how techno anthropology can help bridge this with solution proposals influenced by Participatory design methods. By applying a phenomenological approach and utilizing Controversy Mapping the findings reveal significant variability in understanding, influenced by professional backgrounds, cultural contexts, and individual experiences.