New VerseQ 2008.2 released!

New version has something that so many users waited for -- a powerful visualization module for statistical information on dynamics of your study. But that's not all. These basic quotients were reworked and improved: ProQ and Rhythm. But let us be consistent:

• Basic statistical parameters "ProQ" and "Speed" were replaced by more obvious ones: "Proficiency" and "Tempo".
• Parameter ProQ was reworked and now it is simply called Proficiency. This quotient is now more strict, but also much more accurate. It accurately calculates your actual typing speed adjusted for time lost for error correction and depth of error nesting. This is still an experiment. Time and experience will show, if Proficiency parameter stays the same.
• Parameter Speed is now called Tempo.
• Parameter Rhythm was reworked and now it is simply called Stability. Quotient normalization was changed to make it more evident. This quotient is easier to read now. 50% line is the limit. You should not go below that line. This is also an experiment. It can be the case that the base will be changed in the coming version to produce a more graphic quotient.
• We added a new powerful visualization module for detailed statistical information on dynamics of your study. This will help in choosing the best learning strategies. This module is activated by pressing F4 during the session. Exponential smoothing with parameter 0.2 was used in trend calculation.
• And, of course, a new lovely pack of wallpapers from Al. :)

Statistics visualization module is worth the special mention.

• All graphs are one below the other, which makes a clear view of all learning parameter dependences.
• Two periods are up for visualization -- current session and continuous.
• Current session is shown automatically, if F4 is pressed. So, you can easily monitor dynamics of the current session without much effort. If you did not do any exercise at all, you will see the previous session, which will help you to choose a mode of study for the coming session.
• Three modes for X-axis:
  • Keys pressed: This is the most reliable tool for visualization of dynamics, and, what's the most important, it successfully defines the actual work performed in the course of your studies. That's why this is a default mode.
  • Total time of study: Time of study shown in minutes. Here you can control time of your study. However, this may include time, when you were accidentally distracted during your session and finished your assignment some time later. Such situations will seriously misrepresent the picture, showing an upward bias.
  • Correct date/time: All values are shown in real time.
• Dynamics of your study can be represented on a logarithmic scale. Please, pay special attention to this very powerful feature. Further we'll talk about it in more detail.

Logarithmic scale representation, what it is for, and how it can help.

The thing is that dynamics of study is exponential (of 1-exp^-t character). This makes it hard to understand, if everything is OK in your studies or if you are facing a wall.

Let's look at this picture:

The upper graph shows good dynamics of study, but we cannot define main periods and breaking points that make it up, or find out if we deal with a standstill.

Now let us turn on logarithmic representation:

On a logarithmic scale exponents turn to straight lines, and we can clearly see that learning process is made up by three main line segments (we cannot see too much of the last segment, but still). Thus, logarithmic scale promptly shows main milestones and actual dynamics of your study. First you were moving slowly, then something happened and the process accelerated significantly, then it slowed down a bit. This information was hard to obtain from the previous graph, while a logarithmic scale makes it all clearly visible.

Breaking points can be caused by various reasons -- change of a learning strategy, a long break, using other tools in your studies, or simply a change in mood. So, monitor your results, try different learning strategies, and logarithmic scale will help you find out what it is all about. You will clearly see and be able to analyze key points in dynamics of your study.

As always, you can download a new version here: http://www.verseq.com/files/VerseQ.zip

Your opinions and ideas are welcome! :)

Sincerely,
VerseQ Team

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