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A simple location-tracking app for psychological research

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A simple location-tracking app for psychological research. / Geyer, Kristoffer; Ellis, David Alexander; Piwek, Lukasz.
In: Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 51, No. 6, 31.12.2019, p. 2840–2846.

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Geyer, K, Ellis, DA & Piwek, L 2019, 'A simple location-tracking app for psychological research', Behavior Research Methods, vol. 51, no. 6, pp. 2840–2846. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-018-1164-y

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Geyer, K., Ellis, D. A., & Piwek, L. (2019). A simple location-tracking app for psychological research. Behavior Research Methods, 51(6), 2840–2846. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-018-1164-y

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Geyer K, Ellis DA, Piwek L. A simple location-tracking app for psychological research. Behavior Research Methods. 2019 Dec 31;51(6):2840–2846. Epub 2018 Nov 27. doi: 10.3758/s13428-018-1164-y

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Geyer, Kristoffer ; Ellis, David Alexander ; Piwek, Lukasz. / A simple location-tracking app for psychological research. In: Behavior Research Methods. 2019 ; Vol. 51, No. 6. pp. 2840–2846.

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abstract = "Location data gathered from a variety of sources is particularly valuable when it comes to understanding individuals and groups. However, much of this work relies on participants{\textquoteright} active engagement to regularly report their location. More recently, smartphones have been used to assist with this process, but while commercial smartphone applications are available, these are often expensive and not designed with researchers in mind. In order to overcome these and other related issues, we have developed a freely available Android application that logs location accurately, stores data securely, and ensures participants can provide consent or withdraw from a study at any time. Further recommendations and R code are provided to assist with subsequent data analysis.",
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