Chapter 1

Learning Outcomes :

At the end of this chapter, student should be able to:

1.Define the concepts, applications, terms, and standards for various measurement and instrument principles, terms, and standards.

2.Define and explain the following types of errors that occur in measurements gross, systematic, random

3.Analyze measurement errors, precision, and limiting error using basic statistical methods.

4.Explain the several types of noise that can arise during measurement, as well as the implications and procedures for reducing noise.