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2006

Science and Mathematics Education

California State University, San Bernardino

Scientific apparatus and instruments Evaluation.

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A Comparative Analysis Of Three Manufacturers Of Science Probeware For The Classroom, Matthew Phillip Reisenhofer Jan 2006

A Comparative Analysis Of Three Manufacturers Of Science Probeware For The Classroom, Matthew Phillip Reisenhofer

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Evaluates and assesses the probes and associated probeware of three manufacturers using a variety of criteria that are essential information for a consumer. The probes and probeware examined include Pasco Scientific's ScienceWorkshop, Venier's LabPro, and Onset's HOBO. Three experiments were used to test each of the criteria for comparison. Based on the data in the study no manufacturer proved themselves to be clearly the best, and taken collectively the benefits and drawbacks balance out.