“Capture and process statistics on your phone”

Capturing data for quantitative field studies can be a pain, especially if you're trying to do it using a pen and paper. If you're trying to count the number of cars that pass you in order to complete a traffic survey or measure the number of leaves that fall off a tree on an autumn day then it makes sense to employ some kind of counting device. Handylearn Counter fits the bill perfectly, allowing you to record information with a single button.

The program employs a simple, yet effective system. You assign a key to a particular feature or variable then hit this every time this variable occurs. For instance, if you wanted to measure the colour of cars on a road, you could assign a different button to each colour then simply press that key every time a car of that colour goes past.

Once you've collected all of the data, Handylearn Counter can be used to analyse the results by transforming the statistics into one of a number of different charts or graphs.

It's no use for capturing data for qualitative studies but for simple, counting-based projects, Handylearn is a simple and effective solution.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German

Recent changes in Handylearn Counter:

You can now upload your result to a special web page. You can further process your count, or share it with the world. There is no need to register. Just use the number the software creates to access your result.

OS requirements for Handylearn Counter:

OS: J2ME

Compatible devices:

Click here for a complete list of compatible devices.

Pros

Makes counting things much easier
Produces clear, colouful charts

Cons

No tools for capturing notes

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From the publisher of Handylearn Counter

Is blond hair more common in London or in Hamburg? What kind of media are used in a subway? Questions that you can answer by going out and just counting it. You can get surprising results and learn a lot.

But using a tally sheet is eye-catching, and you need both hands to do it. Now this becomes easier with the use of your mobile phone. Just use Handylearn Counter. You simply press the digit keys of the phone. The software counts which keys you pressed and you get a summary immediately.