Computer vs. CBL
Two Probeware Systems Compared
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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 . . .Same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . Same
Set Up (Operations) . . Advantage-few steps . . . . . . . .Disadvantage-many
steps
Probe Calibration . . . . Same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Same
Data Collection . . . . . . Same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . Same
Data Manipulation (Spread Sheet) Same . . . . . . . . . . . Same
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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