Data Analysis with ExcelŽ: An Introduction for Physical Scientists - Hardcover

Kirkup, Les

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521793378 ISBN 13: 9780521793377

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Data analysis is of central importance in the education of scientists. This book offers a compact and readable introduction to techniques relevant to physical science students. The material is thoroughly integrated with the popular and powerful spreadsheet package Excel by Microsoft. Excel features of most relevance to the analysis of experimental data in the physical sciences are dealt with in some detail. Fully worked problems reinforce basic principles. Underlying assumptions and range of applicability of techniques are discussed, though detailed derivations of basic equations are mostly avoided or confined to the appendices.

About this title

Book Description

Data Analysis with Excel introduces techniques that are centrally important in the education of physical science students. Methods of data analysis are illustrated using the powerful spreadsheet package, Excel. Basic principles are reinforced using fully worked problems, and the underlying assumptions and range of applicability of techniques are discussed. Online support for the book covers further relevant topics. The book is suitable for undergraduate students in the physical sciences, but will also appeal to graduate students and researchers looking for an introduction to statistical techniques and the use of spreadsheets.

About the Author

Les Kirkup is Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Advanced Materials, University of Technology, Sydney. A dedicated lecturer, many of his educational developments have focused on enhancing the laboratory experience of undergraduate students. In May 2011, he was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council National Teaching Fellowship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521793378
• ISBN 13: 9780521793377
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464