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NEW VERSION! InspireData 1.5 supports data visualisation with integrated table and plot views so that students can move instantly from data collection to data analysis, seeing the meaning of data and strengthening their analytical skills and enquiry process.

New features include an e survey tool, over 100 subject specific databases, additional plot options, and expanded support for teachers.

Purchase 10 or more licences and receive a free Developing Data Literacy book and CD ROM

Click on the Technical Tab to download a Quick Tour of InspireData 1.5

Features

• Integrated Table and Plot Views work together as students build databases and then visually analyse the data with multiple plot types, such as Venn, stack, pie and axis plots.
• Students use InspireData's Table View to enter, import and customize data from experiments or research activities.
• Enter multiple data types easily, such as numbers, text, lists, series and formulas.
• Use the Questionnaire tool to launch surveys and guide data collection.
• Customise table properties or create multiple tables within a database.
• Add notes within table and plot view to reference sources and provide explanations.
• Create Venn plots with up to three loops, stack plots, pie charts and axis plots.
• Easily select and change axis labels to visualize different sets of data.
• View data as it changes over time with animated Time Series Customize plots with labels, colors and unique icons.
• Perform calculations and use basic statistical tools, such as mean, median and summary counts, to support conclusions and summarise data.
• Slide Show feature enables students to capture the sequence of data analysis and present their work.
• NEW e-Survey tool to create and publish an online survey to gather data, then instantly download results to jumpstart analysis
• NEW Multiple plot types such as Venn, stack, bar, pie or axis to explore and interpret data
• NEW 100+ subject-specific databases to help students get started quickly
• NEW Expanded teacher and classroom support , such as lesson plans, classroom projects, handouts, database templates and more!
• NEW Ability to display line of best fit and line graphs in axis plots to connect data points or to clarify data relationships and investigate trends

Benefits

• Applying visual learning to data literacy, students discover meaning as they collect and explore data graphically.
• The multiple plot types - Venn, Stack, Pie and Axis plots - support the investigation process and encourage students to explore data in a variety of ways.
• Using data indexed to time, students can create a plot and watch it move, making data analysis a more dynamic experience.
• Strengthens students' thought process and data analysis skills.
• Develop deeper content nowledge and stronger critical thinking skills.

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• Schoolzone review of InspireData

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