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An introduction to error analysis : the study of uncertainties in physical measurements

By: Taylor, John RMaterial type: Text

TextSeries: Series of books in physicsPublication details: Mill Valley, Calif. : University Science Books, ©1982Description: x, 270 pages : illustrationsISBN: 9780935702071 ; 0935702075 ; 9780935702101; 0935702105 Subject(s): Physical measurementsDDC classification: 511.43

Contents:

Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the First Edition -- Ch. 1. Preliminary Description of Error Analysis -- Ch. 2. How to Report and Use Uncertainties -- Ch. 3. Propagation of Uncertainties -- Ch. 4. Statistical Analysis and Random Uncertainties -- Ch. 5. The Normal Distribution -- Ch. 6. Rejection of Data -- Ch. 7. Weighted Averages -- Ch. 8. Least-Squares Fitting -- Ch. 9. Covariance and Correlation -- Ch. 10. The Binomial Distribution -- Ch. 11. The Poisson Distribution -- Ch. 12. The Chi-Squared Test for a Distribution -- App. A. Normal Error Integral, I -- App. B. Normal Error Integral, II -- App. C. Probabilities for Correlation Coefficients -- App. D. Probabilities for Chi Squared -- App. E. Two Proofs Concerning Sample Standard Deviations -- Bibliography -- Answers to Quick Checks and Odd-Numbered Problems -- Index.

Summary: An introduction to error analysis for first degree students who do experimental work in science and engineering courses.

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Includes Index

Preface to the Second Edition --
Preface to the First Edition --
Ch. 1. Preliminary Description of Error Analysis --
Ch. 2. How to Report and Use Uncertainties --
Ch. 3. Propagation of Uncertainties --
Ch. 4. Statistical Analysis and Random Uncertainties --
Ch. 5. The Normal Distribution --
Ch. 6. Rejection of Data --
Ch. 7. Weighted Averages --
Ch. 8. Least-Squares Fitting --
Ch. 9. Covariance and Correlation --
Ch. 10. The Binomial Distribution --
Ch. 11. The Poisson Distribution --
Ch. 12. The Chi-Squared Test for a Distribution --
App. A. Normal Error Integral, I --
App. B. Normal Error Integral, II --
App. C. Probabilities for Correlation Coefficients --
App. D. Probabilities for Chi Squared --
App. E. Two Proofs Concerning Sample Standard Deviations --
Bibliography --
Answers to Quick Checks and Odd-Numbered Problems --
Index.

An introduction to error analysis for first degree students who do experimental work in science and engineering courses.

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