Data Sharing Apps
Collect, Analyze, and Annotate Sensor Data with iPad® and other Mobile Devices
Lab group members collaboratively collect data from an experiment, and each student analyzes a copy of the data on an individual device. Use analysis tools in class or at home; print graphs or save data for lab reports and further analysis.
Choose a Data Sharing App
To wirelessly stream sensor data from a Data Sharing source, you can use either Graphical Analysis for iPad or the Vernier Data Share web app.
With iPad, we recommend Graphical Analysis. If your classroom has Android™ tablets, Chromebooks, or a mix of devices, we recommend Vernier Data Share.
Graphical Analysis™ for iPad®
Recommended for iPad
Students use Graphical Analysis for iPad to wirelessly collect, analyze, annotate, save, and send sensor data from Data Sharing sources. Take advantage of the multi-touch iPad interface for a fluid, intuitive, and personal experience. Data can also be manually entered for enhanced graphing and analysis opportunities.
Vernier Data Share™ Web App
Recommended for Android tablets, iPhone, iPod touch, and Chromebooks
Students use the Vernier Data Share web app with compatible browsers to wirelessly collect, analyze, and save sensor data from Data Sharing sources.
Compare Graphical Analysis for iPad and Vernier Data Share Web App
| Feature | Graphical Analysis for iPad |
Vernier Data Share web app |
|---|---|---|
Data Collection |
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| Wirelessly stream sensor data from LabQuest 2 or Logger Pro 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collect data with multiple sensors and a compatible interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1-to-1 learning: Stream data to every member of a lab group | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Sharing sources are automatically discovered on the network | ✓ | |
| Devices supported | iPad (all models) |
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Analysis and Annotation |
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| Examine graph | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statistical calculations: minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, range, number of samples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Select, analyze and annotate one or more regions of data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add comments and titles to graphs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple views of data: meter, table, graphs | ✓ | ✓ |
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Offline mode: Take the data home for analysis within the app |
✓ | ✓ |
| Curve fits | Linear, Quadratic, Proportional, Power, Variable Power, Inverse, Inverse Squared, nth Inverse, Natural Exponent, and Natural Log | Linear and Quadratic |
Data Import and Export |
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| Import data files | LabQuest, Logger Pro 3, Graphical Analysis (PC/Mac), and CSV files. | |
| Export graphs and data | Export graphs and data to iTunes, third-party apps, and email. Print graphs and save to Camera Roll. | Print graphs and save data |
| Auto-save data, analysis, and annotations | ✓ | |
| Graphical Analysis for iPad | Vernier Data Share web app | |
Data Sharing Sources
Enable LabQuest 2 or Logger Pro as Data Sharing sources to stream Vernier sensor data over a network to Data Sharing apps.