Curated OER
Error/Uncertainty Analysis Worksheet for ___________________
This worksheet is meant to be used in laboratory experiments for which there is an accepted value that pupils are attempting to discover. It asks them to compare their results to commonly accepted values and then to calculate the percent...
Curated OER
DC Metrology
In this physics worksheet, students complete 11 short answer questions related to general metrology. They define basic metrological terms.
Curated OER
Bikini Bottom Olympics Skill: Best Value and Uncertainty
In this best value and uncertainty worksheet, students solve multiple problems where they calculate the best value, the uncertainty and the range in the data given.
Curated OER
Measurements and Their Uncertainty
In this measurements worksheet, students fill in 10 blanks, determine if statements are true or false, match 6 terms with the appropriate definitions, and solve 2 problems. Topics include converting to scientific notation, identifying...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Rock, Paper, Scissors Probability!
Students learn about probability through a LEGO MINDSTORMS NTX-based activity that simulates a game of "rock-paper-scissors." The LEGO robot mimics the outcome of random game scenarios in order to help students gain a better...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Uncertainty and Significant Figures
This activity assesses students' knowledge and understanding of uncertainty and significant figures.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Com Padre: Introduction to Measurement (Advanced High School/intro College)
30-page illustrated guide introduces learners to measurement and uncertainty. This is intended to be a clear, comprehensive overview of effective measurement technique. Includes worked examples and problems.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electron Tunneling Model
Find out about shared electrons between the two nuclei. Learn about uncertainty at work.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter
Find out all about units, measurements, and error when it comes to measuring matter.
Other
Bellevue: Accuracy vs. Precision & Error vs. Uncertainty
A really nice distinction here in this longish piece from the Bellevue Community College. It's not just accuracy vs. precision, but also error vs. uncertainty. This is a necessary additional consideration for any paper on the topic.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits
A brief overview of the use of certain and uncertain digits in measurement.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Significant Figures Addition & Subtraction
A guided lesson explaining how to add and subtract numbers expressing the answer with the appropriate number of significant digits.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
International Systemn of Units (Si)
The official sources from which NIST forms its decisions for "official usage". Most useful if you're doing serious research about SI.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Uncertainty of Measurement Results
A heavily mathematical discussion by the National Institute of Standards & Technology, attempting to quantize uncertainty.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Determining Uncertainty: Lesson 2
This lesson gives examples that will teach the learner how to determine the uncertainty in a measurement. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Determining Uncertainty."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits: Lesson 1
This lesson will define certain and uncertain digits in measurement. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Uncertainty: Lesson 2
This lesson explains why/how uncertainty is used and why it is important to be aware of it when making measurements. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Uncertainty."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Uncertainty: Lesson 4
This lesson explains why/how uncertainty is used and why it is important to be aware of it when making measurements. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Uncertainty."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Uncertainty: Lesson 1
This lesson explains why/how uncertainty is used and why it is important to be aware of it when making measurements. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Uncertainty."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Physics Uncertainty
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intro to Physics - Students will learn about the two main types of uncertainty while dealing with measurements - Explicit, Implicit - along with the concept of percent uncertainty.