to look at something in more detail to further understand it

a collection of related data that has been structured in some way

copying a file or data into a program from a different program

saving a project in a file format so that it can be used in another program

Analysing data using a computer

Computing

Using a data set to answer a question

Using a digital device to collect data

Using data loggers to collect data

Data for answers

Using data from sensors to answer questions

In this unit, pupils will consider how and why data is collected. They will explore how sensors monitor the environment. Pupils will collect data as well as access data captured over long periods. They will look at data points, data sets, logging intervals and use a computer to analyse data.

Data logging

they make it easier and faster to analyse

How do computers help us with large amounts of data?

What do you call a collection of related information that has been organised?

the data can only be used in the data logging software

the data can be exported and used in other programs

Which of these statements about data collected by a data logger is correct?

What is the term for arranging data by a chosen field, such as date or name, to make it easier to find information?

What does a data logger use to collect information from the environment?

What is the term for the time gap between each reading when collecting data?

Arrange these from collecting to using data:

Which statement is true about intervals and detail in data?

What do you call the process of capturing and storing data points over time?

What is the main reason for using a data logger instead of writing results by hand?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

File you will need for this lesson

Equipment

Worksheet