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Peer reviewedFields, Lawrence D.; Hawkes, Stephen J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Addresses the principles and problems associated with the use of significant figures. Explains uncertainty, the meaning of significant figures, the Simple Rule, the Three Rule, and the 1-5 Rule. Also provides examples of the Rules. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas
