Error Analysis in the Introductory Physics Laboratory.

Deacon, Christopher G.

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ERIC Number: EJ458332

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Publication Date: 1992

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Error Analysis in the Introductory Physics Laboratory.

Deacon, Christopher G.

Physics Teacher, v30 n6 p368-70 Sep 1992

Describes two simple methods of error analysis: (1) combining errors in the measured quantities; and (2) calculating the error or uncertainty in the slope of a straight-line graph. Discusses significance of the error in the comparison of experimental results with some known value. (MDH)

Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Goodness of Fit, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Measurement, Physics, Regression (Statistics), Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Teaching Methods, True Scores

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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