Science Theory for Engineers and Physicists

Science Theory for Engineers and Physicists

E. W. Jarfors, Anders

Taylor & Francis Ltd

07/2024

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9781032846712

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1 Introduction

1.1 The role of science and a scientist
1.2 The difference between different sciences
1.3 Political bias in science
1.4 The purpose of this book

2 Laws

2.1 Empirical science
2.2 A priori science

3 Definitions

3.1 Stipulating definitions
3.2 Operational definitions

4 Hypotheses

4.1 Hypotheses and requirements on them
4.2 Explanations
4.3 Modelling
4.4 Test of a hypothesis

5 Science and the boundaries of science

6 Treatment of measured data

6.1 Accuracy, precision and error
6.2 Uncertainty estimation
6.3 Error in measurements and significant digits
6.4 Uncertainty propagation
6.5 How do we know that there is a significant difference between measurements

7 Bibliography

8 Appendix
8.1 The Chi-square test (Pearson's variant)
8.2 The Chi-square table
8.3 Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
8.4 The F-test table
Statistics;Chi-test;ANOVA;Data Uncertainty;Results Analysis;Systematic Inquiry;Uncertainty Propagation;Research Methods