Some examples of documented misuse of cellphone data-gathering technology.

The trend of information gathering about potential and existing clients is spreading fast worldwide. In some countries, commercial collection of consumer files dates back for decades, while in ...

Is the activity of data analysis properly viewed as separate, and separable from the activity of data gathering?

Grow Observatory This is one great example of data gathering and citizen science.

Take the gathering of race and ethnicity data in the COVID-19 pandemic as an example. Abigail Echo-Hawk, an enrolled citizen of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, is also a data warrior in this ...

What are the differences between gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information? Better yet, how can you develop these skills and use this knowledge in a real-world job? Quantitative ...

Big data analysts are recruited to crunch these data and rush to create 'use cases' or applications to earn more money from these insights. Few companies can afford the luxury of having an open debate ...

Crowdsourcing is transforming how we monitor ecological challenges by harnessing the collective efforts of individuals, communities and organizations.