Phys 1 Student Workbook.pdf

Student Workbook Physics Labs with Computers, Vol. 1012-07000A Instructions - Using DataStudioSection #3: Data AnalysisDataStudio offers several ways to analyze data:• Use the built-in analysis tools in the Graph display toolbar• Use the ‘Calculator’ to create calculations based on your measured data or on a range ofnumbers that you select.• Use the ‘Curve Fit’ to compare your data to mathematical models.In the Graph display toolbar, the built-in analysis tools include the ‘Smart Tool’ button( ), the ‘Slope Tool’ button ( ), the ‘Fit’ menu button ( ), the ‘Calculate’button ( ), and the ‘Statistics’ menu button ( ).• Use the ‘Smart Tool’ to see the coordinates of any point.• Use the ‘Slope Tool’ to see the slope of a line tangent to a point on acurve.• Use the ‘Fit’ menu button to select a mathematical model.• Use the ‘Calculate’ button to create a calculation on the data in yourGraph.• Use the ‘Statistics’ menu button to select basic statistics such as‘Minimum’ or ‘Maximum’ or to find the area under a curve.© 1999 PASCO scientific A - 7