Data analysis for physical scientists : featuring Excel

"The ability to summarise data, compare models and apply computer-based analysis tools are vital skills necessary for studying and working in the physical sciences. This textbook supports undergraduate students as they develop and enhance these skills. Introducing data analysis techniques, this...

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Main Author: Kirkup, Les (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press , 2012
Edition:2nd ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to scientific data analysis
  • 2. Excel and data analysis
  • 3. Data distributions I
  • 4. Data distributions II
  • 5. Measurement, error and uncertainty
  • 6. Least squares I
  • 7. Least squares II
  • 8. Non-linear least squares
  • 9. Tests of significance
  • 10. Data analysis tools in Excel and the Analysis ToolPak