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ERIC Number: EJ216695
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Jan
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Uncertainty--We Do Need It.
Cothern, C. Richard; Cothern, Margaret Fogt
American Biology Teacher, v42 n1 p58-60 Jan 1980
The precision of measurements in today's society is discussed and is related to the range of uncertainty or variation of measurement. Numerous examples provide insight into the margin of error in any measurement. The issue of uncertainty is particularly applicable to levels of toxic chemicals in the environment. (SA)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Error Patterns, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs, Expectation, Measurement, Science Education, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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