An introduction to experimental physics
โ Scribed by Cooke, Colin
- Publisher
- UCL Press
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 128
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Understanding, designing and conducting experiments is at the heart of science. This text introduces the fundamental principles on which physicists should build a thorough experimental approach to their discipline.
Abstract:
โฆ Table of Contents
Content: Part 1 Introduction: what experimental science is about
strengths of the method
problems in applying the method
experimental skills
experimental design
collection of data
analysis of data. Part 2 Writing about experiments: report with omissions
complete report. Part 3 Design of experiments: steps along the way
general discussion
good use of time in experiments. Part 3 Design of experiments: steps along the way
general discussion
good use of time in experiments. Part 4 Measuring the experimental variables: characteristics of equipment
units. Part 5 Analysis of data: single experimental variable
two experimental variables
combination of errors
use of random numbers
goodnes of fit. Part 6: Models.
โฆ Subjects
Physics -- Experiments. SCIENCE -- Physics -- General. SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- General. SCIENCE -- Energy.
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