To: Apprentice Scientists
From: John
In the near future we are going to begin analyzing data from the Tevatron test beam. Prior to doing that, we ask your team to review their skills classifying data. It is critical that you be able to identify members of different particle families and different particle events.
We have prepared some non-physics datasets so you can get some practice before you try to analyze Fermilab data.
Team tasks:
- Assign roles and responsibilities - Select:
- A leader who will ensure that you complete the work as assigned and on time
- A data recorder
- Classification specialist to confirm data classification and lead effort to compare with others.
- Design a procedure to classify items from a collection of objects or data. You must select characteristics that your team establishes as important, distinguishing characteristics. Be sure your data report includes an explanation of these characteristics.
- Classify the items from the collections or datasets, one at a time. Choices include calico beans, metals and shapes and others your project has assembled. You may want to conduct several trials to gain cofindence in your classificaiton scheme.
- When you are confident, submit the data from all trials as instructed.
- Consult with other teams. Compare the data. How are your schemes similar? How are they different? Is one more effective than another? Is one easier to use that another? What else do you notice about the schemes?
Want to see an example of a data sheet prepared by another team?