An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements

John R. Taylor

ISBN 10: 0935702423 / ISBN 13: 9780935702422

Published by University Science Books, 1997

About this Item

Near Fine condition hardcover book, no dust jacket. Second Edition. Slightest cocking to spine. Minute shelf wear to covers. Slightest bumping to spine edges. Slightest bowing to rear cover. Slightest smudging to top edge of text block. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such. Seller Inventory # 2501-9506

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study...

Publisher: University Science Books

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 2nd Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

”This text provides a rational, step-by-step introduction to understanding and estimating random uncertainties in physical measurements. Although the text is intended primarily for undergraduate students, I find it useful as well at the research level, to introduce graduate students to unfamiliar topics in the study of experimental uncertainties... a high-quality resource [students] can continue to learn from, even after they graduate.”
Physics Today


”Score a hit! The book reveals the exceptional skill of the author as lecturer and teacher. A valuable reference work for any student (or instructor) in the sciences and engineering.”
The Physics Teacher

This best-selling text by John Taylor, now released in its second edition, introduces the study of uncertainties to lower division science students. Assuming no prior knowledge, the author introduces error analysis through the use of familiar examples ranging from carpentry to well-known historic experiments. Pertinent worked examples, simple exercises throughout the text, and numerous chapter-ending problems combine to make the book ideal for use in physics, chemistry and engineering lab courses. This book has been translated into nine languages and has more adoptions than we can count.

Contents

1. Preliminary Description of Error Analysis
2. How to Report and Use Uncertainties
3. Propagation of Uncertainties
4. Statistical Analysis of Random Uncertainties
5. The Normal Distribution
6. Rejection of Data
7. Weighted Averages
8. Least-Squares Fitting
9. Covariance and Correlation
10. The Binomial Distribution
11. The Poisson Distribution
12. The Chi-Squared Test for a Distribution

Review:

"Score a hit! The book reveals the exceptional skill of the author as lecturer and teacher. A valuable reference work for any student (or instructor) in the sciences and engineering." -- The Physics Teacher Book Review "The Physics Teacher"