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Reasons for and against self tracking and quantification (edit)
Revision as of 01:15, 12 June 2022
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==== Analysis algorithms are either hard to use or too incapable. ====
==== Analysis algorithms are either hard to use or too incapable. ====
All apps besides OH with any ability to analyze just use linear regression. Just read an article in nature where ML was used on multiple N-of-1 studies but that approach was lacking and is difficult for the average user to set up.
All apps besides OH with any ability to analyze just use linear regression. Just read an article in nature where ML was used on multiple N-of-1 studies but that approach was lacking and is difficult for the average user to set up.
==== Recording is not necessary to find relationships ====
User could just pay attention. Far fewer of the issues listed in this section apply to 'paying attention'. In particular user saves time and privacy. Many purposes for self tracking can not be satisfied by just paying attention. Most relationships user would want to uncover require statistical analysis, especially strong effects that take a long time to materialize. Though, more important effects are usually more sever and easier to notice.This method relies completely on [[Self assessment]] with all its issues and minus a few of the mellowing techniques.
==== Negative engagement of User ====
==== Negative engagement of User ====