Data Definition and 998 Threads

  1. O

    Free Software for Visualizing Data

    I just graduated, and one of my last classes in school was computational physics. We would write programs using C++ to simulate all sorts of physical situations, write a bunch of data to a text file, and then import that data into Mathematica, where we would use the data to create graphs...
  2. Semidevilz

    Determine and filter Credibility of data

    I'm doing some work and don't really know if there is a better way to proceed. I have vendor information of how much premium they bring in, and how much losses they incur. With those 2 figures, I can get a 'loss ratio' of each vendor. My job is to look through the list and Identify any...
  3. G

    Data structures and algorithms: Priority queue as Binary Tree

    Homework Statement Explain and compare two efficient implementations of a priority queue using binary tree. Ilustrate this on an example of ascending priority queue that is created when elements 15, 38, 45, 21, 8, 55,20 are inserted and the two largest elements are deleted. Homework Equations...
  4. A

    Fortran Data acquisition using Fortran and RS232 Port

    I'm on Linux, and I want to treat the flow of data through the RS232 port, using the Fortran language , how can I do?
  5. F

    How can morphological data accurately represent evolution?

    I was reading through the answer key of question 3 in an AP Biology free response (found here: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap15_biology_sg.pdf ), and it had this question: "Identify whether morphological data or amino acid sequence data are more likely to...
  6. F

    High school teacher looking for data students can work with

    I will be working with a group of high school students on introductory modern physics. They've studied classical physics, chemistry and differential calculus. Some will be taking integral calculus concurrently. We work from Weidner and Sells Elementary Modern Physics. I do not see much I can do...
  7. G

    C: Sorting and searching data from separated files

    Homework Statement Write a program that reads data from binary file EMPLOYEE.DAT (employees are proffesors and teaching assistants, assume that the file exists). Split data about proffesors and teaching assistants in two separate text files and sort data by ID using insertion sort algorithm...
  8. S

    Statistics and Data Science applied to Physics

    I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured this would be a topic under General Physics. I am aware that the next generation of observations, ranging from cosmological observations to post-LHC particle physics experiments, will produce overwhelmingly large and complex datasets, far larger...
  9. J

    Engineering Biomedical Engineering PhD, data science, and Employment

    I have a B.S. in physics, I am currently in a non-thesis Master of Engineering in Mechanical/Biomedical engineering and set to graduate in the spring. I have been working in a lab to pick up some extra cash and skills over the past 7 months. Mainly what I have been doing is applying data science...
  10. Tone L

    Where Can I Find Physical Science Data Sets for Quick Statistical Analysis?

    Hello... I have a quick assignment for my statistics course, just calculate the mean, standard deviation etc.. We have our choice to calculate these statistics on any data set, anyone know of some cool physical science data, that would be quick to manipulate.. ASCII txt file please :D
  11. wololo

    Tree Data Structures & Minimax Algorithm for Games

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Tree data structures. I think it might also have something to do with minimax algorithm, but it was only mentioned once and never discussed extensively in class so I doubt it is required. The Attempt at a Solution [/B] If both players play as well as...
  12. DuckAmuck

    Online Sources for Kepler Exoplanet Data

    Does anyone know the best online source(s) for kepler exoplanet data? Thank you.
  13. U

    Background rejection / data analysis

    Hi, How can one calculate background rejection from a background sample applying cuts ??
  14. J

    Using accelerometer data to calculate distance

    I am looking for some help, or even advice as how to proceed. I am trying to quantify an impulse from a hand (a high velocity low amplitude motion). In attempt to do that, I've tried attaching an accelerometer to my hand. My problem is, that the values I'd like to calculate as an objective...
  15. Alettix

    Estimation of data stored on a CD

    Hello! I would be very happy if you could lend me a helping hand with the following problem. :) 1. Homework Statement We know that a CD is read with a laser with a wavelenght of λ = 1 μm. a) Estimate the data stored on the CD. b) We know that the CD contains 80 minutes of sound. How fast is it...
  16. W

    How to add .ost, pst. files as data files for MS outlook 200

    I have several of the .ost and .pst data files that I am trying to make as mailboxes (with the inbox and other subs that I created) but when I try it says they are not personal folders. I had changed one pst to ost and it worked but not the others. I thought .pst was the right suffix for these...
  17. Steven Ellet

    Lookup Row 3 Column "amz" - Result Side by Side

    If I want to lookup row 3 column "amz" and the end result will be side by side, how do i do that Example: a=.4 m=.91 z=.22 input; amz output: .4.91.22
  18. Maria_Porto

    How do I calculate a "medium" jerk value of my motion data?

    I'm a psychologist and I'm currently studying physics but, because this is not my field of study, I'm having great difficulties. I am currently studying biological motion and I have to calculate the jerk of my 2D motion data and I don't even know where to start. My data is basically a bunch of...
  19. A

    Big Data in Physics: Quantum Mechanics/Particle Physics for Undergrads?

    I am an undergraduate physics major and I am taking a course on Big Data analytics. For the semester project, our professor has asked up to take up any field that interest us and do a project in that. I want to do something related to quantum mechanics or particle physics. Is that possible at my...
  20. A

    Which Value to Use: % Discrepancy or Standard Deviation?

    I did an experiment about interference of light when it passes two slits. I got datas and made chart, but I'm confused which result value I need to use whether % discrepancy or standard deviation. My data's & discrepancy is around 7, and difference between theoretical value and experiment value...
  21. L

    Reference Data Requirements: What Do I Need?”

    I am requarid to submit reference letter with complite reference data (of my recomendator) could you tell me what dose reference data means? Is it just list of publications of something else? o_O
  22. J

    Distribution of Non-Gaussian Data: Analysis & Presentation

    Any help would be much appreciated. The problem lies in the non-Gaussian distribution of the sample. If we take the entire data set of total fish catch, the skewness statistic equals 7.463 with a std. error of skewness of 0.39. Accordingly, the Z dist. (7.463/0.39)=19.14. Overall, the...
  23. C

    Mathematical Equation for my experimental data?

    Homework Statement Okay so we're testing the effects different types and number of layers can have the heat released through conduction. in our results we found that the heat released was reduced by 50% for 2 layers compared to 1 layer and that the heat released was reduced to 34% for 3 layers...
  24. RJLiberator

    Strength/Weakness of Each Method to Collect Earth data

    Homework Statement Name a strength and weakness of each technique. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution The two techniques that I came up with are: Magnetic Line of Force in rocks to analyze land-based paleomagnetic data. Strength: Well, it's easy to collect. [need help here]...
  25. nomadreid

    "Cannot create Application Data Folder" (Skype debugging)

    In Skype, I am getting “Do you want to debug this webpage? This webpage contains errors that might prevent it from displaying or working correctly. If you are not testing this webpage, click No.” Then, I can click or not click "Use the built-in script debugger in Internet Explorer." (No...
  26. D

    Normalisation of Experimental Data

    Hi all, I am currently operating a piece of equipment that essentially collects particles and separates them based on their size. Essentially you have 8 stages, and each stage has a differing size of particles it collects. For example: Stage----Size of Particles (D) (um)-----Mass Collected (M)...
  27. A

    A Is Multiverse proven by Plank data?

    Hi guys, On Wikipedia I found this article: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/planck-univ...-holman-468831 The map showed anomalies that cosmologists believe could only have been caused by the gravitational pull of other universes outside our own. "These anomalies were caused by other universes...
  28. C

    C/C++ C++ Online Store Program (Private vs Public data)

    Write a C++ program based on the following scenario: You customer wants you to design and then build an online store: Abilities the customer wants in the system: Track products and related information. Track customers, especially what the customer owes Identify a product that will be for...
  29. G

    Other C: Data structures and algorithms books of solved problems

    What books of solved problems (free in pdf) would you recommend for data structures and algorithms in C (linked lists, trees, sorting and searching algorithms, graphs, recursion, files)? Note: I am not looking for theoretical books, but books of solved problems. Thanks for replies.
  30. E

    Can someone help me to find some data?

    I didn't know where exactly should I post this kind of question :) I need to find experimental values of linear thermal expansion coefficients of copper at various temperatures (ranging 100-1500K); however, as much as I google it I only get coefficients at 20 degrees of celsius, or else there...
  31. 24forChromium

    Analyzing Data for Correlation for Academic Research

    I hope this is the right place to post this, please move if you think it's needed. I want to ask how do I extrapolate a correlation from a bunch of numbers. I did and experiment on gyroscopes, and have three kinds of data, w1, w3 and F_t, the later two can be used to calculate L3 and T_g. My...
  32. G

    Experimental data modelling off-road vehicle travel

    Hi everyone, I am looking for any available experimental data which models off-road vehicle travel in clay and measures tyre and soil parameters. Parameters I am looking for include pull, torque, shear strength of the soil, sinkage, slip and deflection. If anyone knows of any available raw data...
  33. RJLiberator

    In search of a Graphing Program for Excel data

    Here is essentially what I need to do for a school essay: I have an excel sheet with 200 points (x corresponding to A1 column values, y corresponding to B1 column values). I need to find a way to transfer this to a graphing program in quadrant 1 (all x,y coordinates are >= 1 and less than or...
  34. Tone L

    The Mysteries of Cosmic Ray Data: A Comprehensive Guide

    Hi, I am searching for cosmic ray data (justfrom the sun), and am having a hard time finding data sets. Could someone give me a link or an idea to as where to look
  35. A

    What are the problems with using light to transmit data

    what I am wanting to know is what are the problems with sending data with photons of light? in detail? why have we not got this up and running. I want to know so I can work on some or one of the problems
  36. A

    PhD in astro to become a data scientist?

    I'm planning to start grad school for astrophysics next year, but am kind of put off by reading about the lack of jobs in science after graduation. It looks like data science is the current hot field to go into, even for PhDs in other fields. Would it make sense to start a PhD program fully...
  37. Tone L

    Data for Earth Orbiting Satellite & Ionosphere: Research Help

    HI all, I'm starting by senior research and I am in the hunt of some data! Specifically magnetometer data from an Earth orbiting satellite, I could get the data I think from the http://ppi.pds.nasa.gov/ site but was curious if anyone had an insight or guidance. At my college we have a...
  38. Earnest Guest

    Improved MOND Model for Galaxy Cluster Kinematic Data

    I have a modification to MOND that appears to work much better than 'Standard' MOND at the galactic scale. I want to test this model now on larger structures. Does anyone know where I can find kinematic data on galaxy clusters, preferably some 'gold' standard that people have been examining for...
  39. A

    Best straight line fit to a set of data

    Hello, I didn't know where to put my question, but I think here is the best section for it. http://im60.gulfup.com/apkrpJ.png The problem isn't that I can't solve it, I actually did but I don't understand the concept ! -- I don't remember anything from my high school stat and I didn't do...
  40. A

    Data Exclusion Protection in Windows -- need solution

    I have installed one app in windows 7 ultimate. When I run .exe file it will open but suddenly message will come like Then i tried to change it in My computer setting that is My computer->properties->advanced system setting->advanced tab->performance setting->Data Execution Prevention->Turn on...
  41. W

    Downloading Data for Access SQL

    Hi all, I want to do some Access SQL queries on some data. Do I need to have the data in some special format/extension to be able to "use it" , meaning do queries on it within Access SQL? Thanks
  42. Graeme M

    Modern interpretation of Libet data

    Many may be familiar with the Libet experiments that suggested that the brain begins the process of preparing for a motor action before the subject decides to make the action. This has been discussed and argued over a great deal in the past several decades. I came across this in reading about...
  43. W

    Deciding Diminishing Returns based on Data (Regression)

    Hi All, I am thinking of the issue of diminishing returns re linear regression. Can it be determined/decided from the data itself, or is it decided just from the context? I was thinking of examples like that of grade vs daily study hours or (height )jump length vs year ( winner heights have...
  44. B

    Understanding the SPI Interface: Clock, Data & Oscillators

    From my understanding of how SPI interface works, the clock basically sends out data when it is set to HIGH(or LOW). So, why does it seem like in pictures of the SPI lines, the setting of HIGH and LOW appears periodically. Can't we just put data onto DATA line, turn CLOCK line on to send, then...
  45. Dr. Courtney

    Licensing of data from a published paper

    A colleague and I were recently approached by a publisher of educational materials regarding licensing the data from our paper, "Studying the Internal Ballistics of a Combustion Driven Potato Cannon using High-speed Video". See: http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1305/1305.0966.pdf This is...
  46. majormuss

    Separating background data from expected data

    Hi all, I was hoping if someone can tell me what's the best way to separate background from expected. I have attached a picture of a representative graph. The data points are not real but the behavior is similar to what I expect to get from my research. The data I expect is supposed to...
  47. xortan

    Unable to Transfer Data Over Ethernet

    Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project that was using an Ethernet extender which converted the signal to VDSL, sent it over approximately 300 feet of tether, converted it back to Ethernet which then communicated with a couple of IP sensors. The extenders are proving to be...
  48. J

    Find Function/Transform for signal that minimizes CV of data

    Warning...this requires scripting and iteration, and is not theoretical -- it is a real problem I haven't been able to solve, but I'm sure someone here can... :-) Data: each .csv file is a test recorded at a time interval of 7.5Hz and each file has 3 columns. The first column is time in...
  49. W

    Refs for Advance Data Base Books ( My Turn )

    Hi all, I guess now I am at the different end, after having replied to many requests for info on books. I do not have access ( ha-ha) to a library, though I do have access to a bookstore. I am looking for an intermediate-to-advanced book in Database. I have covered the basics: Normalization...
  50. S

    Total column water calculation from radiosonde data

    hello, i want to calculate total column water from a radiosonde station data. data are relative humidity, pressure and temperature in various altitude. my course is not physics or meteorology. please help me. is there a free software?
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