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# Lab 0 - Statistics and the Student t-test | ||
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[Lab 0 notebook](./ME3263_lab-00.ipynb) | ||
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We use statistics to draw conclusions from limited data. No measurement is exact. Every measurement you make has two types of uncertainties, *systematic* and *random*. *Systematic* uncertainties come from faults in your assumptions or equipment. | ||
*Random* uncertainties are associated with unpredictable (or unforeseen at the | ||
time) experimental conditions. These can also be due to simplifications of your | ||
model. Here are some examples for caliper measurements: | ||
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In theory, all uncertainies could be accounted for by factoring in all physics | ||
in your readings. In reality, there is a diminishing return on investment | ||
for this practice. So we use some statistical insights to draw conclusions. | ||
for this practice. So we use some statistical insights to draw conclusions. |