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Peer reviewedEdwards, Martin H. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of linear regression methods to extrapolate experimental data. Describes the method of averages and two weighted least squares. Calculates the error range of each method. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Error of Measurement, Least Squares Statistics, Physics
Peer reviewedDeacon, Christopher G. – Physics Teacher, 1992
Describes two simple methods of error analysis: (1) combining errors in the measured quantities; and (2) calculating the error or uncertainty in the slope of a straight-line graph. Discusses significance of the error in the comparison of experimental results with some known value. (MDH)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Goodness of Fit, High Schools, Higher Education
