Real graphs from real data: experiencing the concepts of measurement and uncertainty
Issue 346 | Page 81 | Published Sep 2012
Description
A simple activity using cheap and readily available materials is described that allows students to experience first hand many of the concepts of measurement, uncertainty and graph drawing without laborious measuring or calculation.
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