Benefits of using ICT in scientific experiments
More efficient data logging
Experiments using data logging equipment can:
- take readings with high degrees of accuracy
- be left without human intervention
- be set to take readings over a long period of time, eg hourly temperature readings every day
- be set to take many readings in a short period of time
- be used when there is a safety risk involved, eg extreme cold or heat
Better processing and presentation of results
- The Values, typically letters or numbers. collected from the science experiment can be processed by specialist The programs, applications and data in a computer system. Any parts of a computer system that aren't physical. or put into a A piece of software used to manipulate data, often used in modelling..
- Line, pie or bar graphs can be generated.
- A table of values can be displayed.
- These can be To send data out of an application in a file format that can be read by another. to a An application that allows text and images to be laid out on a page. (DTP) package.
- Text can be added explaining the experiment and results shown.
- Pre-made images. can be To load a file into a software application from another version or system. to provide a visual outline and show the experiment.
- The report can then be saved and widely distributed in different ways, eg Electronic mail. A method for sending messages and files to other people., post or Technology used to digitise hard copies of documents, transfer them across the telephone network, and print them on receipt..