Data Collection and Unit Conversion
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DATA COLLECTION
| SUBJECT | HEIGHT(CM) | HEIGHT(M)(CM*0.01) | WEIGHT(KG) | FARTHEST DISTANCE COVERED.(KM) | DISTANCE IN METRES(KM*1000) |
| SUBJECT 1 | 144 | 1.44 | 45 | 899 | 899000 |
| SUBJECT 2 | 168 | 1.68 | 61 | 843 | 843000 |
| SUBJECT 3 | 178 | 1.78 | 72 | 245 | 245000 |
| SUBJECT 4 | 162 | 1.62 | 64 | 927 | 927000 |
CONVERSION OF UNITS
Height Conversion
Subject 1– 144cm
If 1cm=0.393700787 inches
Therefore, 144cm:
144*0.393700787
=56.692913328 Inches
=56.69 Inches
Subject 2- 168cm
If 1cm=0.393700787 inches
168cm:
168*0.393700787
=66.141732216Inches
=66.14Inches
Subject 3– 178cm
If 1cm=0.393700787 inches
178cm:
178*0.393700787
=70.078740086Inches
=70.08Inches
Subject 4– 162cm
If 1cm=0.393700787 inches
162cm:
162*0.393700787
=63.779527494
= 63.78 Inches
Weight Conversion
1 Kilogram=2.20462262pounds
Subject 1
If 1kg=2.20462262pounds
45kg:
45*2.20462262
=99.2080179Pounds
=99.21Pounds
Subject 2
If 1kg=2.20462262Pounds
61kg:
61*2.20462262
=134.48197982Pounds
=134.48Pounds
Subject 3
If 1kg=2.20462262Pounds
72kg:
72*2.20462262
=158.73282864Pounds
=158.73Pounds
Subject 4
If 1kg=2.20462262Pounds
64kg:
64*2.20462262
=141.09584768Pounds
=141.10Pounds
Distance Conversions
1metre=0.000621371192miles
1metre=1.0936133yards
Subject 1
If 1m=0.000621371192miles
899000metres:
=899000*0.000621371192
558.612701608miles
=558.61Miles
If 1m=1.0936133yards
899000metres:
=983158.3567yards
=983158.37 Yards
Subject 2
If 1metre=0.000621371192miles
843000m:
=843000*0.000621371192
=523.815914856Miles
=523.82Miles
If 1metre=1.0936133yards
843000m:
=843000*1.0936133
=921916.0119Yards
=921916.01Yards
Subject 3
If 1metre=0.000621371192miles
245000m:
=245000*0.000621371192
=152.23594204Miles
=152.24Miles
If 1metre=1.0936133yards
245000m:
=245000*1.0936133
=267935.2585Yards
=267935.26Yards
Subject 4
If 1metre=0.000621371192miles
927000metres:
927000*0.000621371192
=576.011094984
=576.01Miles
If 1metre=1.0936133yards
927000metres:
=927000*1.0936133
=1013779.5291Yards
=1013779.53Yards
| Data | Height in inches | Height in centimeters | Weight in kilograms | Weight in pounds | Distance in miles | Distance in yards | Distance in meters |
| Subject 1 | 56.69 | 144 | 45 | 99.21 | 558.61 | 983158.37 | 899000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject 2 | 66.14 | 168 | 61 | 134.48 | 523.82 | 921916.01 | 843000 |
| Subject 3 | 70.08 | 178 | 72 | 158.73 | 152.24 | 267935.26 | 245000 |
| Subject 4 | 63.78 | 162 | 64 | 141.10 | 576.01 | 1013779.53 | 927000 |
It is important to follow a standard system of measurement because of many reasons. Firstly, it makes a given unit of measurement standard in all parts of the world. Therefore 1000Kilomeres will the same whether one is in Britain, Germany, Holland or Kenya. Next, all conversions are made universal. Therefore conversion from one unit to another only requires multiplication or division by a given factor. Also it makes figures easy to use and comprehend, because one is then able to compare prices or weights no matter the part of the world they are in. (Soman, 2009)
A scenario where standardization is important could be when one falls ill. Then say they have to be flown from their country to another country, say India, The weight and height taken in their country should be able to be compared to that in the foreign country so as to assess all aspects of their health conclusively. If there wasn’t an international standard of units or a conversion formula, the two different weights and heights cannot be compared accurately. (Taylor,1995)
References
Barry Taylor (1995) Guide for the use of the international system of units (SI): The metric system Diane Publishing.
E. A. Mechtly(1964) The International System of Units: Physical Constants and Conversion Factors Volume 7012 of NASA SP, United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA, United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Scientific and Technical Information Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,.
K. Soman, (2009) International System Of Units: A Handbook On S.I. Unit For Scientists And Engineers PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd