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Popular health apps that collect most user data

The scale at which some fitness apps collect significant amounts of data on users, including those who may share information with so-called ‘data collectors’, has been revealed by new analysis. The data collected includes people’s precise locations and financial information in the photos they take. In fact, seven of the 10 apps analyzed collected photos… Read More »

Understanding Discrete and Continuous Data and Uses for Each

Discrete data visualization may use a bar chart, while continuous data may use a line chart. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images In the world of data analysis and statistics, continuous and discrete data play fundamental roles. These two types of quantitative data serve different purposes as people use them to gain valuable insights and make informed… Read More »