Yes. While the topics are basic, there will always be one or two new ideas you’ll catch by reading this book. The book details a lot of pitfalls that even experienced data guys will fall prey to. Understanding the real core behind the basic channels will allow you to see beyond your existing box.

Yes. This book was written to take someone from the very beginning of data acquisition and explain to them in simple terms how to make sense of all those squiggly lines.

No, the information discussed in the book is relevant to every data logger and is not brand specific.

No, this book does not instruct you on how to use your software. It would not be possible to cover every brand of data logger analysis software in one book. But knowing how to use your software is extremely important and learning all the hot keys can speed up your analysis time. It is strongly recommended that you become very familiar with all the features of your analysis tool. One common problem are those that only use it once every couple of months. It becomes far too easy to forget where everything is in the software, so use it often.

No, this book does not cover installation and setup of a data logger. It is recommended that you refer to the manufacturer of your data system for help with such.

Maybe. This book will teach you how to interpret data, not how to drive a race car. The information gained from logged data can tell you where you are slow, where you are fast, and sometimes how to go faster. But doing that is all up to you. It is recommended to have a driving coach that can determine your limitations and how best to help.

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