12. Uncertainty and Error Propagation

Chapter Learning Objectives

1. Estimate and propagate uncertainty, especially for engineering experiments and models

2. Master generalized multivariate nonlinear (first order) error propagation formula

Sections

• 12.1. Measurement Error
• 12.2. Error Propagation
• 12.3. Measuring Flowrate Example
• 12.4. Car and Incline Example
• 12.5. Simulation
• 12.6. Monte Carlo Error Propagation
• 12.7. Practice Problems