Scientific Computing, Spreadsheets, Reference - General & Miscellaneous, Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis with Excel®: An Introduction for Physical Scientists

Name: Data Analysis with Excel®: An Introduction for Physical Scientists
Author: Les Kirkup
ISBN: 9780521797375

by Les Kirkup

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Overview

Data analysis is of central importance in the education of scientists. This book offers a compact and readable introduction to techniques relevant to physical science students. The material is thoroughly integrated with the popular and powerful spreadsheet package Excel by Microsoft. Excel features of most relevance to the analysis of experimental data in the physical sciences are dealt with in some detail. Fully worked problems reinforce basic principles. Underlying assumptions and range of applicability of techniques are discussed, though detailed derivations of basic equations are mostly avoided or confined to the appendices.

Synopsis

An essential introduction to data analysis techniques using spreadsheets, for undergraduate and graduate students.

Booknews

Believing that no textbook offers an introduction to data analysis techniques that is user-friendly and relevant to undergraduate students in the physical sciences, Kirkup (U. of Technology, Sydney) explains in his the use of Microsoft's Excel (up to Excel 2002 for PC) spreadsheets in analyzing data from scientific experiments. Includes statistical tables, formulae, exercises and problems with an answer key, and a Web support site. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Les Kirkup

Les Kirkup is Associate Professor in the School of Physics and Advanced Materials, University of Technology, Sydney. A dedicated lecturer, many of his educational developments have focused on enhancing the laboratory experience of undergraduate students. In May 2011, he was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council National Teaching Fellowship.