Measurements and their uncertainties
Subtitle: a practical guide to modern error analysis
By: Ifan G. Hughes; Thomas P. A. Hase
Contributors: Hase, Thomas P. A., 2010-
Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9780199566327; 9780199566334
Subjects: Fehlerrechnung
Description: This hands-on guide is primarily intended to be used in undergraduate laboratories in the physical sciences and engineering. It assumes no prior knowledge of statistics. It introduces the necessary concepts where needed, with key points illustrated with worked examples and graphic illustrations. In contrast to traditional mathematical treatments it uses a combination of spreadsheet and calculus-based approaches, suitable as a quick and easy on-the-spot reference. The emphasisthroughout is on practical strategies to be adopted in the laboratory. Error analysis is introduced at a level accessibl.
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