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ERIC Number: EJ344469
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Minimizing Significant Figure Fuzziness.
Fields, Lawrence D.; Hawkes, Stephen J.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v16 n1 p30-34 Sep-Oct 1986
Addresses the principles and problems associated with the use of significant figures. Explains uncertainty, the meaning of significant figures, the Simple Rule, the Three Rule, and the 1-5 Rule. Also provides examples of the Rules. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Physical Sciences, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Significant Figures; Uncertainty