DataDriven
No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness
No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness Researchers found that shopping data can be used as a proxy for creditworthiness, particularly for individuals with no credit history. The study, conducted in Peru, linked loyalty-card data from a large retailer with the national credit registry and […]
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Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck
Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck Charitable donors often make gifts without knowing which organizations are delivering the biggest impact, potentially wasting their money. A study found that when donors pay for information about a charity’s impact per dollar, they are more likely to direct their gifts […]
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The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends
The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends Despite frequent use of the term “crisis,” college student mental health data reveals both challenges and positive trends. The percentage of students contemplating suicide has decreased slightly over the past two years, according to the Healthy Minds Study. The demand […]
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