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Re: [Phys-l] data analysis (was independent variables)



Hi all-
Log-log plots abound in present day research. Just page through a few copies of Phys Rev Letters or almost any other research journals.
Regards,
Jack



On Tue, 31 Oct 2006, Rauber, Joel wrote:


|
| On 10/31/2006 02:32 PM, David Strasburger-fac wrote:
|
| > (1) Is there still an important role for log-log paper, or
| logarithmic
| > graphs?
|
| Yes. Absolutely. All day, every day.
|

There were two questions; I'm guessing that John D. was responding to
the need for logarithmic graphs.

I'm not sure there is much need for actual log-log paper itself anymore,
since spread sheets (calculators) etc, can spit out the logarithm of
your x or y data values rather easily these days. But I'd listen to an
opposing view point.

They're fun to look at and show students how you did log-log plots
before calculators . . .
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