Measurements and their Uncertainties
a practical guide to modern error analysis
$105.14
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
26 July 2010
Summary
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199566334 |
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| ISBN-10: | 019956633X |
| Author: | Ifan Hughes, Thomas Hase |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 26 July 2010 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 247mm x 189mm x 9mm |
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With the shift from analytic methods to spreadsheet-based techniques, this book will enable students simultaneously to (a) become fluent in the choice and application of appropriate methods (b) understand the underlying principles.'David Saxon, University of GlasgowThis is a rather beautiful little book.‘David J. Hand, International Statistical Review
About The Author
Ifan Hughes
Ifan Hughes took his BSc at Imperial College London, his DPhil at Oxford University, and undertook post-doctoral research at Oxford, Yale and Sussex. He has been at Durham University since 1999, where he is now a Senior Lecturer.
Thomas Hase has been an Associate Professor at Warwick University since 2007. Prior to that, he did his BSc, PhD and post-doctoral research at Durham University.
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