Data Visualization Via FitBits

  Topic 2: Data Visualization Via FitBits Personal fitness trackers including FitBit, Apple Watch, and others are utilizing data visualization to present activity-monitoring data. The data may include the number of steps taken, the percent of goal achieved, count of flights of stairs, distance traveled, calories burned, and hours slept. Additionally, users can track their progress over time by viewing their performance from day to day or week to week. In a minimum of 250 words, address the following: How can graphical perception be utilized in the design of the dashboards for fitness tracking devices? Do you think the dashboards for fitness tracking devices are an integral aspect of fitness tracking? How do you think they motivate individuals to remain active? Explain. Once your material is posted, be sure to review and comment on at least two of your peers postings. Your initial post to the given topic of discussion should contain a minimum of 2–3 peer-reviewed references. Topic 3: Advance Directives Conduct research to identify a case pertaining to the sensitive topic "end of life". In 250 words, state the name of the case, the date of occurrence or the date presented in court along with a summary of the case. What is your position as it relates to this topic. How important is advance directives and living wills to avoid such matters. Once your material is posted, be sure to review and comment on at least two of your peers postings. Your initial post to the given topic of discussion should contain a minimum of 2–3 peer-reviewed references. Topic 4: Permission To Let Go A young woman lies unconscious in a hospital, on life support for 6 weeks. The family is told she will not improve, and has no brain activity. Her husband wants to suspend life support, and claims he is sure that is what his wife would want. Her father, her only surviving parent, wants to maintain her, believing that miracles do happen. Eventually, the courts need to decide. In 250 words, explain your position on the scenario. What document could have prevented this painful scenario? How important is it to update such documents periodically to ensure the desired needs are met and fulfilled. Once your material is posted, be sure to review and comment on at least two of your peers postings. Please note: resources cannot be duplicated, so be sure to get into the conversation early! Your initial post to the given topic of discussion should contain a minimum of 2–3 peer-reviewed references.