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ERIC Number: EJ574366
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
There Seems To Be Uncertainty about the Use of Significant Figures in Reporting Uncertainties of Results.
Caballero, Julio F.; Harris, Delphia F.
Journal of Chemical Education, v75 n8 p996 Aug 1998
Shares examples of reports of uncertainties that exceed the guideline of one or two significant figures. Points out that scientists should take great care in deciding on the appropriate form for reporting their results. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Data Analysis, Error of Measurement, Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Scientific Methodology, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Significant Figures