Analysing data using a computer
I can recognise how a computer can help us to analyse data.
Analysing data using a computer
I can recognise how a computer can help us to analyse data.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Computers make it easier and faster to analyse large amounts of data.
- Data can be displayed in summary form or in more detailed views.
- Data can be sorted by different fields to make it easier to spot trends or locate specific information.
- Data can be presented in tables, charts, graphs, or maps, depending on what is most useful for understanding it.
Keywords
Analyse - to look at something in more detail to further understand it
Data set - a collection of related data that has been structured in some way
Import - copying a file or data into a program from a different program
Export - saving a project in a file format so that it can be used in another program
Common misconception
Data collected by a data logger can only be used in the data logging software.
You can export the data from the data logging software into a spreadsheet that then allows you to perform lots of operations on the data.
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Equipment
This lesson is designed around the use of a TTS data logger. If you don’t have access to data loggers, a lot of the activities can be completed using tablet computers and apps.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
look at in detail to understand more
bring data from another program
save data to use in another program