The following chart summarizes the advantages and disadvantages
of the two probeware systems.
|
Computer (PC or Mac)
|
Calculator (TI 82/83+CBL)
|
| Experiment Set Up | Bulky | Very compact
|
| Set Up (Operations) | Advantage-few steps |
Disadvantage-many steps |
| Probe Calibration | Same | Same |
| Data Collection | Same | Same |
| Data Manipulation (Spread Sheet) | Easily performed
| More steps to perform |
| Graph | Advantage-clear | Disadvantage-hard to label
|
| Data Analysis Potential | Same | Same |
| Storing Data | Advantage-unlimited | Disadvantage-very limited
|
| Hard Copy | Advantage-simply print | Computer/Printer: Required
|
| Mobility-Field Work | Disadvantage-Laptop Req |
Advantage-completely mobile |
| Cost | Disadvantage >$2000 | Advantage $400: Calc + CBL
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