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)

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

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)

• Experimental Design Activity

Before this lesson, complete the assigned pre-class reading/video on experimental design principles. In class, you will implement those principles hands-on using the solar panel apparatus and instructions from Module 3, Week 1. This gives you first-hand familiarity with the solar panel setup in case you would like to use it for your Tech Report investigation.

Homework for the Experimental Design Lesson is due three days before Tech Report Week 1. [TBD: confirm checkpoint number/name now that Module 3 checkpoints no longer exist.]