Trackers are the core of the app, providing a structured way to organize and analyze your data. Each tracker is a collection of related parameters, allowing you to group similar types of data together for more meaningful insights

What is a Tracker?

A Tracker is essentially a container for your data. It groups connected parameters and helps you organize your data based on specific goals or themes. This structure makes it easy to find correlations and trends within related data.

For example:

• Workout Tracker: Pull-ups and push-ups done, duration, how did you feel
• Mood Tracker: Mood level, energy level, stress level
• Habit Tracker: Water intake, chocolate bars or coffee cups
• Productivity Tracker: Tasks completed, focus level, hours worked

Grouping Parameters Effectively

Grouping parameters (tracker factors) into trackers is crucial for meaningful analysis. While there are no strict rules, efficient grouping can significantly enhance the insights you gain from your data. Here are some practical tips:

• Optimal Tracker Size: Trackers can have up to 100 parameters, but most effective trackers generally have 5-15 parameters. Too few parameters per tracker might limit your correlation insights, while too many can make analysis more complex. However, the right balance depends on your unique data goals
• Sample Flexibility: You don’t have to provide a value for every parameter in a sample. It’s perfectly fine to skip parameters if you didn’t manage to measure them. Even empty samples can make sense, as the app automatically includes a few system parameters, like sample time and sample count
• Avoid Overloading Trackers: Parameters in the same tracker are primary subjects for correlation analysis. This means that all pairs of parameter values within the same samples are considered for calculating correlations. If you skip a parameter in a sample, it won’t contribute to any pairwise correlations for that sample. Avoid mixing unrelated parameters, like “Tennis” and “Football”, in the same tracker, as this will limit your ability to gain meaningful insights
• State vs. Event Tracking: Consider whether you’re tracking ongoing states (e.g., mood, energy level) or discrete events (e.g., meals, workouts). For states, adding more samples generally improves your data quality. For events, samples only exist when the event occurs, and their parameters should reflect details about the event itself
• It Depends: Sometimes, it’s not straightforward to decide how to structure your trackers. For example, if you track workouts, you might choose to log a single sample per workout, capturing totals for pull-ups, push-ups, and calories burned. Alternatively, you might track each set separately if you want more granular insights, like including extra parameters such as whether you used additional weight
• Adding Samples Anytime: You can add samples at any time, setting any date and time you want. This means you can log past events, like yesterday’s workout or even a sample from months ago, whenever it’s convenient for you. The app doesn’t restrict you to real-time entries, giving you the freedom to backfill your data as needed

Adding Samples to a Tracker

Trackers are built around Samples – entries that capture the values of all the parameters within the tracker at a specific point in time. Adding samples regularly helps build a rich data set for analysis.

• Example 1: A fitness tracker might include a sample with steps walked, distance covered, and calories burned after a morning run
• Example 2: A mood tracker might include a sample with mood level, stress level, and energy level recorded at the end of each day

Analyzing Your Data

Once you’ve added samples to your tracker, the app will help you analyze the data to identify correlations and trends, providing insights into your habits, performance, and progress over time.

• Correlation Analysis: Find meaningful connections between parameters to better understand the factors affecting your progress
• Visualization Tools: Use charts and graphs to visualize your data and track changes over time

Flexibility and Control

• Unlimited Trackers: Create as many trackers as you need to capture all aspects of your life
• Custom Parameters: Adjust your parameters or add new ones as your tracking needs evolve
• Sample Comments: Add personal notes to samples for context and deeper insights

Trackers are the foundation of your data journey. With a well-organized tracker, you’ll gain valuable insights into your progress, habits, and overall trends. Start building your trackers today for a more insightful data experience!