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Unit 4.3 Significance and Measurement
This unit deals with teaching about data interpretation and significant figures in measurement.
Video program cues: 14:35 — 18:44

Significant figures demonstration

Michael Clarke's students learn about significant measurements by determining the measuring error of a balance.

Activity

Readings
DeLorenzo, R. (2001)' Presidential Elections and Significant Digits, 'Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 78, No. 3, p: 311.

Pacer, Richard A. (2000)' How Can an Instructor Best Introduce the Topic of Significant Figures to Students Unfamiliar with the Concept?, 'Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 77, No. 11, pp: 1435-1439.

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