Part 1 Introduction: what experimental science is about; strengths of the method; problems in applying the method; experimental skills; experimental design; collection of data; analysis of data. Part 2 Writing about experiments: report with omissions; complete report. Part 3 Design of experiments: steps along the way; general discussion; good use of time in experiments. Part 3 Design of experiments: steps along the way; general discussion; good use of time in experiments. Part 4 Measuring the experimental variables: characteristics of equipment; units. Part 5 Analysis of data: single experimental variable; two experimental variables; combination of errors; use of random numbers; goodnes of fit. Part 6: Models.
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Understanding, designing and conducting experiments is at the heart of scientific learning and research. This book introduces fundamental principles on which physicists should build an experimental approach to their discipline. Intended for first year undergraduate physics students, it introduces the experimental side of their subject.