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Temperature Highs and Lows Investigation I

Preparation of test site

  1. Choose a location for your temperature observations. Discuss with your teacher appropriate locations that is secure to place the computer and probe for 24 hours.

  2. Set-up your computer and temperature probe at your location.

  3. Draw a diagram of your test location. Refer to Technical Hints to see how to use the draw program. Be sure to show the location of both the computer and the probe and nearby objects or obstacles that may affect the readings.

  4. Refer to Technical Hints to see how to set the collection rate of the temperature probe. Set the collection rate for every hour. Set the time period for 24 hours.

  5. Prepare a spreadsheet that will store temperature data for each day. Refer to Technical Hints to see how to make a spreadsheet.

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