An introduction to error analysis the study of uncertainties in physical measurements. Introduction to error analysis the study of uncertainties in physical measurements revised hardcover march 1 1997 by john r taylor author 47 out of 5 stars 97 ratings see all formats and editions. This best selling text by john taylor now released in its second edition introduces the study of uncertainties to lower division science students assuming no prior knowledge the author introduces error analysis through the use of familiar examples ranging from carpentry to well known historic experiments. An introduction to error analysis the study of uncertainties in physical measurements taylor john r 9780935702071 books amazonca. This text provides a rational step by step introduction to understanding and estimating random uncertainties in physical measurements although the text is intended primarily for undergraduate students i find it useful as well at the research level to introduce graduate students to unfamiliar topics in the study of experimental uncertaintiesa high quality resource students can