data+collection+systems

=The essential elements of any data (or information) system=

This consisists of three elements also known as IPO
 * input
 * processing
 * output

the Vernier data collection system employs several interchangeable devices.

Inputs are provided by 42 various sensors and probes

Processing can be provided by Texas Instruments graphing calculators or by a computer.

Output can be on a graphing calculator or computer

The basics of a data collection system can also be described as consistinng of three elements.


 * Probeware


 * Interface


 * Control/Display