Application Guide

418 Data Collection

Vernier DataQuest™ Menu. Contains menu items for setup, collection, and

analysis of sensor data.

Details view. Contains buttons for starting data collection , changing

collection settings , marking collected data , storing data sets , and

tabs for managing multiple data runs.

View selection buttons let you choose from Meter view , Graph view ,

or Table view .

Data work area. The information displayed here depends on the view.

Meter. Displays a list of sensors that are currently connected or set up in

advance.

Graph. Displays collected data in a graphical representation, or displays the

prediction before a data collection run.

Table. Displays collected data in columns and rows.

What You Must Know

Basic Steps in Performing an Experiment

These basic steps are the same no matter which type of experiment you perform.

1. Start the Vernier DataQuest™ Application.

2. Connect sensors.

3. Modify sensor settings.

4. Select the collection mode and collection parameters.

5. Collect data.

6. Stop collecting data.

7. Store the data set.

8. Save the document to save all data sets in the experiment.

9. Analyze the data.