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Download full textBaker, Christopher; And Others – 1992
This handbook was written by the Argonne National Laboratory for use with their electronic bulletin board system (BBS) called Newton. Newton is an educational BBS for use by teachers, students, and parents. Topics range from discussions of science fair topics to online question and answer sessions with scientists. Future capabilities will include…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Hartwig, Mark – Science Probe, 1992
Presents a nontechnical introduction to the field of statistics. Includes discussions on descriptive statistics, random variables, mean, standard deviation, standardized scores, and inferential statistics. Describes six statistical software packages available for IBM personal computers and compatibles. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Estimation (Mathematics)
Froseth, Stan; Poppe, Barbara – 1995
This guide is intended for the secondary school teacher (especially math or science) or the student who wants to access and learn about scientific data on the Internet. It is organized as a self-guided exploration. Nine exercises enable the user to access and analyze on-line information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Data Collection, Databases
Peer reviewedSchimmrich, Steven Henry – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Presented are the background theory, program procedures, output display, and applications for this program which is designed to calculate the slip vector and the stress to normal stress ratio on an arbitrarily oriented fault plane. Program availability is discussed. Twelve references are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Bengtson, Eileen G.; And Others – 1988
The purpose of this project is to help elementary school teachers get started using the computer to aid the teaching and learning of many scientific concepts in a meaningful way. The authors have developed their own software package, "Elementary Science Activities," and have selected several commercially available software packages that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Barden, William, Jr. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Described is a simple electronic interface that can receive signals from up to four analog sensors and four event detectors and save the data on disk. Schematic diagrams, construction details, sample temperature plot and weather station logging programs, and a parts list are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1988
This manual was developed for use as a "how to" training device and provides a step-by-step introduction to using AppleWorks in the database mode. Instructions are given to prepare the original database with the headings of the user's choice. Inserting information records in the new database is covered, along with changing the layout of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
