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

Hardback

Main Details

Title Experimental Methods for Science and Engineering Students: An Introduction to the Analysis and Presentation of Data
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Les Kirkup
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:236
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 193
Category/GenreScientific equipment, experiments and techniques
Engineering - general
ISBN/Barcode 9781108418461
ClassificationsDewey:507.24
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 95 Tables, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and white; 41 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 5 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Responding to the developments of the past twenty years, Les Kirkup has thoroughly updated his popular book on experimental methods, while retaining the extensive coverage and practical advice from the first edition. Many topics from that edition remain, including keeping a record of work, how to deal with measurement uncertainties, understanding the statistical basis of data analysis and reporting the results of experiments. However, with new technologies influencing how experiments are devised, carried out, analyzed, presented and reported, this new edition reflects the digital changes which have taken place 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 perfect for students seeking guidance with their experimental work, including how to acquire, analyse and present data. Exercises, worked examples and end-of-chapter problems are provided throughout the book to reinforce fundamental principles.

Author Biography

Les Kirkup is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney, and Honorary Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. He has devised laboratory programmes and taught extensively in undergraduate laboratories. He has been recognised for his work supporting student learning in laboratories with two national fellowships, and the Australian Institute of Physics Education Medal.

Reviews

'As an instructor in electrical engineering and a researcher in photonic engineering, I am quite confident to say that this book exceptionally explains the methods of experimentation and their presentation in terms of an article, poster, etc ... This book is ideal for first-year undergraduates and postgraduate research students for making the perfect lab reports. Furthermore, this book can be used as a reference and textbook by faculty and the lab instructors who want to instil the method of experimentation, analysis and presentation of the results into the students ... the book will address the needs of all the readers and students from various disciplines ... the current edition of the book is amply illustrated, and deserves to be considered as a textbook for first-year undergraduate students in physics and engineering disciplines, and a reference book for early career researchers and laboratory instructors.' Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Contemporary Physics '... a very valuable book for physical science and engineering undergraduates, introducing them to the experimental processes of data gathering and analysis, then turning what was found into formal oral or written presentations ... a great resource for academics teaching ... significant value to science teachers ...' Australian Physics