An Introduction to Uncertainty in Measurement: Using the GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement)

Kirkup, L.; Frenkel, R. B.

ISBN 10: 0521605792 / ISBN 13: 9780521605793

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2006

Beschreibung

Softcover, [xiii], 233 pages. Very Good condition. Size 9.75"x6.75". "This book introduces measurement and uncertainty to second and third year students of science and engineering. Its approach relies on the internationally recognised and recommended guidelines for calculating and expressing uncertainty (known by the acronym GUM). The statistics underpinning the methods are considered and worked examples and exercises are spread throughout the text. Detailed case studies based on typical undergraduate experiments are included to reinforce the principles described in the book. This guide is also useful to professionals in industry who are expected to know the contemporary methods in this increasingly important area." Book has moderate handling/shelfwear. Binding is tight. Text is clean and unmarked.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: An Introduction to Uncertainty in Measurement: Using the GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement)
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521605792
• ISBN-13: 9780521605793
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: Very Good
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Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to international guidelines for calculating and expressing uncertainty (the GUM) for students and professionals in science and engineering. Emphasising the role of uncertainty in scientific and 'everyday' contexts, worked examples, case studies and exercises are spread throughout the text. Online resources support the book at www.cambridge.org/9780521605793.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Les Kirkup is Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Advanced Materials, University of Technology, Sydney. A dedicated lecturer, many of his educational developments have focused on enhancing the laboratory experience of undergraduate students. In May 2011, he was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council National Teaching Fellowship.

Bob Frenkel is a senior experimental scientist at the Australian National Measurement Institute.