Data Collection

The Vernier DataQuest™ application is built into the TI-Nspire™ software and the operating system (OS) for handhelds. The application lets you:

Capture, view, and analyze real-world data using a TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld, a Windows® computer, or a Mac® computer.
Collect data from up to five connected sensors (three analog and two digital) using the TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle.

Important: The TI-Nspire™ CM-C Handheld is not compatible with the Lab Cradle and only supports the use of a single sensor at a time.

Collect data either in the classroom or at remote locations using collection modes such as time-based or event-based.
Collect several data runs for comparison.
Create a graphical hypothesis using the Draw Prediction feature.
Play back the data set to compare the outcome to the hypothesis.
Analyze data using functions such as interpolation, tangential rate, or modeling.
Send collected data to other TI-Nspire™ applications.
Access sensor data from all connected sensor probes through your TI-Basic program.

Adding a Vernier DataQuest™ Page

Note: The application is launched automatically when you connect a sensor.

Starting a new document or problem for each new experiment ensures that the Vernier DataQuest™ application is set to its default values.

To start a new document containing a data collection page:

From the main File menu, click New Document, and then click Add Vernier DataQuest™.

Handheld: Press c, and select Vernier DataQuest™ .

To insert a new problem with a data collection page into an existing document:

From the toolbar, click Insert > Problem>Vernier DataQuest™.

Handheld: Press ~ and select Insert > Problem > Vernier DataQuest™.

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Vernier DataQuest™ Menu. Contains menu items for setup, collection, and analysis of sensor data.

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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 .

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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.

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