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A Beginner's Guide to Uncertainty of Measurement

Stephanie Bell

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The clearest starting point for understanding measurement uncertainty. Explains where uncertainty comes from, how to estimate it step by step, and how to state a result so that others can judge whether it is fit for purpose.

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