1. 1  a device, usually electronic, that processes data according to a set of instructions. The digital computer stores data in discrete units and performs arithmetical and logical operations at very high speed. ( 2 as modifier): computer technology, related prefix cyber-.
We are concerned with the analysis of data generated from an experiment. It is wise to take time and effort to organize the experiment properly to ensure that the right type of data, and enough of it, is available to answer the questions of interest as clearly and efficiently as possible.
Cause and Effect. An experiment requires changing something and observing what happens. If I do this, then this will happen. {Thatâs the basis for a hypothesis by the way.} Make observations. Change something. Make more observations. Here are examples of experiments that use cause and effect {change and result}.