The Uncertainty in Physical Measurements An Introduction to Data Analysis in the Physics Laboratory
All measurements of physical quantities are affected by uncertainty. Understanding the origin of uncertainty, evaluating its extent and suitably taking it into account in data analysis is essential for assessing the degree of accuracy of phenomenological relationships and physical laws in both scien...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2008, 2008
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2008 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Measurements and Uncertainty
- Physical Quantities
- Measurement Units
- Measuring Instruments
- Uncertainty in Direct Measurements
- Probability and Statistics
- Basic Probability Concepts
- Distributions of Random Variables
- Statistical Tools
- Data Analysis
- Uncertainty in Indirect Measurements
- Confidence Levels
- Correlation of Physical Quantities
- The Chi Square Test
- Appendices
- Presentation of Experimental Data
- Systems of Units
- Tables
- Mathematical Complements
- Experiments