Experimental Methods for Science and Engineering Students: An Introduction to the Analysis and Presentation of Data

Les Kirkup has updated his popular book on experimental methods to reflect the digital changes and increased emphasis on communication skills in reporting results. It is perfect for students seeking guidance with their experimental work, with exercises, worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems to reinforce fundamental principles.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Les Kirkup has completely revised his well-known book on experimental techniques, while maintaining the extensive coverage and useful guidance from the first edition. Numerous subjects from that edition are still covered, such as maintaining a record of work, dealing with measurement uncertainties, understanding the statistical basis of data analysis, and reporting the results of experiments. However, with new technologies influencing how experiments are designed, conducted, analyzed, presented, and reported, this new edition reflects the digital changes that have occurred and the increased emphasis on the importance of communication skills in reporting results. Bringing together key elements of experimental methods into one coherent book, it is ideal for students seeking guidance with their experimental work, including how to acquire, analyze, and present data. Exercises, worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems are provided throughout the book to reinforce fundamental principles.

Les Kirkup has completely revised his well-known book on experimental techniques, while maintaining the extensive coverage and useful guidance from the first edition. Numerous subjects from that edition are still covered, such as maintaining a record of work, dealing with measurement uncertainties, understanding the statistical basis of data analysis, and reporting the results of experiments. However, with new technologies influencing how experiments are designed, conducted, analyzed, presented, and reported, this new edition reflects the digital changes that have occurred and the increased emphasis on the importance of communication skills in reporting results. Bringing together key elements of experimental methods into one coherent book, it is ideal for students seeking guidance with their experimental work, including how to acquire, analyze, and present data. Exercises, worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems are provided throughout the book to reinforce fundamental principles.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 248 x 194 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108418461
Edition number: 2 Revised edition