Fundamental Data Analysis

Question 1

What are the two ways of estimating the uncertainty of a measurement?

Answer 1

Either repeat it many times and estimate from the variation you get or look at the process of measurement used, and inspect and test the instruments used.

Question 2

Uncertainty when adding or subtracting.

Answer 2

Add the absolute uncertainties.

Question 3

Uncertainty when multiplying or dividing.

Answer 3

Add both of the percentage uncertainties then turn into absolute uncertainty if it asks.

Question 4

Uncertainty when raising to a power.

Answer 4

Multiply the percentage uncertainty by the power then turn into absolute uncertainty if it asks.