(d) observe, collect, analyze, and interpret data; (e) apply the results; and (f) make predictions on the basis of the results. How does computer

(d) observe, collect, analyze, and interpret data; (e) apply the results; and (f) make predictions on the basis of the results. How does computer help in scientific discovery? Simulation Experiments Record keeping Organizing data, papers Communication between researchers Processing/summarizing/number crunching g g g Computers to go where a person cannot (too risky, expensive) Answer what if questions?