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Chang, G. Andy; Kerns, G. Jay; Lee, D. J.; Stanek, Gary L. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2009
Calibration is a technique that is commonly used in science and engineering research that requires calibrating measurement tools for obtaining more accurate measurements. It is an important technique in various industries. In many situations, calibration is an application of linear regression, and is a good topic to be included when explaining and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Regression (Statistics), Statistics, Measurement
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Foos, K. Michael – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Presents a laboratory demonstration that helps students understand the concept of microscope calibration. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstrations (Science), Higher Education, Instrumentation
Jones, Philip D.; Wigley, Tom M. L. – Scientific American, 1990
Results from the analysis of land and marine records from the past century are presented. It is indicated that the planet earth has warmed about one-half of a degree celsius. The uncertainty of these measurements and future warming trends are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Earth Science
Oklahoma State Board of Vocational and Technical Education, Stillwater. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center. – 1985
These instructor materials for an aviation maintenance technology course contain five instructional modules. The modules cover the following topics: performing aircraft ground handling and servicing, using hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments, identifying and selecting aircraft hardware, fabricating and installing rigid and…
Descriptors: Aviation Mechanics, Aviation Technology, Classroom Techniques, Equipment