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Data Epistemology

Meaning

Data Epistemology is the philosophical and clinical study of how we know what we know about an individual’s hormonal health based on the collected biological data. It critically examines the validity, reliability, and interpretation of health metrics, questioning the inherent limitations of wearable sensors, laboratory assays, and self-reported symptoms. This discipline ensures that clinical decisions are grounded not just in data quantity but in the qualitative understanding of the data’s origin and potential bias. Applying rigorous data epistemology helps clinicians translate raw biometric signals into meaningful physiological insight, avoiding the trap of spurious correlation.