Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Data: Using Graphs and Visual Data in Science
An explanation of how data can be turned into visual forms which can help people comprehend information easier than observing numbers.
Other
Siam/mathematical Modelers Look to an Uncertain Future
A summary of error and uncertainty considerations, presented at an annual mathematicians' meeting. Not terribly deep, and covers the gamut of concerns about modeling of the real world with inadequate data or math tools. On target. This...
University of California
Univ. Of Melbourne: Managing Uncertainty in Gis
A unit of the NCGIA core curriculum in GIS (Geographic Information Science), the author gives a full discussion of uncertainty, its sources, how to deal with it, what plans to make. Very thorough.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Data: Statistics in Science
An explanation of how statistics allows scientist to explore the degree of uncertainty that accompanies conclusions that are based on data collected during experimentation and research.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Determine the appropriate number of significant figures in both addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division calculations and Calculate the percent...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unit Conversions, Error, and Uncertainty
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore a science investigation learning module including conversions, error, and uncertainty in scientific measurement.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Com Padre: Introduction to Measurement (Advanced High School/intro College)
30-page illustrated guide introduces students to measurement and uncertainty. This is intended to be a clear, comprehensive overview of effective measurement technique. Includes worked examples and problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using observations and scientific experiments to test hypotheses.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Getting It Right!
In this lesson, students will investigate error. As shown in earlier activities from navigation lessons 1 through 3, without an understanding of how errors can affect your position, you cannot navigate well. Introducing accuracy and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Determining Uncertainty
Take a look at this presentation which provides examples on how to determine the uncertainty in a measurement.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Identifying Certain and Uncertain Digits
A brief overview of the use of certain and uncertain digits in measurement.
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: Error: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
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: Percent Difference Calculations: Lesson 3
This lesson will demonstrate how to compare a calculated density from and experiment to the "actual" density reported in reference sources. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Percent Difference Calculations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Error: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Error."