An
Introduction to Error AnalysisAn
Introduction to Error Analysis"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, ch
emistry, and
engineering lab courses.
The first edition of this book has been translated into six languages.
About the Author:
Professor John Taylor, shown here as "Mr. Wizard" on his bed
nails, is Professor of Physics and Presidential Teaching Scholar at the
University of Colorado in Boulder. He has won numerous teaching awards,
served as Associate Editor of the American Journal of Physics, and received an
Emmy Award for his television series called "Physics 4 Fun."
Taylor is the author of three best-selling textbooks.
