ERIC Number: EJ856379
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1069-1898
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Calibration Experiments for a Computer Vision Oyster Volume Estimation System
Chang, G. Andy; Kerns, G. Jay; Lee, D. J.; Stanek, Gary L.
Journal of Statistics Education, v17 n2 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 learning the concepts of linear regression. However, calibration is not often mentioned in the introductory statistics textbooks or in the introductory statistics classrooms. The goal of this paper is to share with instructors an example with real data for simple linear regression and its application in calibration. It can be used as a lecture example, a class project, or a lab activity. (Contains 10 figures and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Regression (Statistics), Statistics, Measurement, Experiments, Assignments, Computer Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Activities, Problem Solving, College Mathematics, Units of Study, Learning Activities, Teaching Methods, Measurement Equipment, Science Equipment, Instrumentation, Industry
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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