Measurements and their uncertainties: a practical guide to modern error analysis
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Main Author: Hughes, Ifan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2010
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132) and index
1 Errors in the physical sciences; 2 Random errors in measurements; 3 Uncertainties as probabilities; 4 Error propagation; 5 Data visualisation and reduction; 6 Least-squares fitting of complex functions; 7 Computer minimisation and the error matrix; 8 Hypothesis testing -- how good are our models?; 9 Topics for further study; Bibliography; Index
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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 136 pages)
ISBN:0191576565
019956633X
9780191576560
9780199566334

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