Data Analysis Guides

This page links to several lessons on different aspects of quantifying uncertainties and analyzing data sets.

Uncertainty and Error Propagation (Before Module 1)

• Understanding Uncertainty
• Error Propagation
• Significant Figures

Homework for the Intro Lesson is due on Gradescope three days before Module 1 begins.

Graphing and Fitting Lesson (Before Module 2)

Pre-Lesson Activity: Measuring a Resistance

• Introduction to Plotting and Fitting
• Guide to Plotting and Fitting Routine
• Interpreting Weighted Fits

Sample pendulum data sheet

Homework for the Graphing and Fitting Lesson is included in Module 2 Checkpoint 1 (due three days before Module 2 Week 2).

Experimental Design Lesson (Before Tech Report)

• Pre-Lab Reading: Experimental Design
• During Lab: Experimental Design Activity