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Measurement Uncertainty: Methods and Applications (Independent Learning Module from the Instrument Society of America)

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This book was written by an expert in the areaa of Measurement Uncertainty with over 30 years in the field. It is based on consensus work done with multiple international standards groups. An excellent introduction AND detailed text for all engineers and scientists interested in the subject.

MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS appears in its fourth edition to provide an entire course to engineering students: a tutorial of measurement uncertainty methods categorized and ready to go. The new uncertainty technologies in US and international standards are included here, serving as both a desk reference to practicing engineers and as a basic text for college-level students in engineering and industry. An excellent survey recommended for specialty college-level Science & Technology collections, and for supplemental curriculum classroom text assignment.

I had high hopes for this book to improve my understanding of the subject for my work as the quality engineer for a testing laboratory. I was very frustrated by an overdose of theory and a scarcity of concrete examples. I have a BS in chemical engineering and have been an ASQ Certified Quality engineer for 13 years and taught SPC at BMW so I have some solid math credentials. This book may have some utility in the future as an advanced reference on the subject but as an introductory text, I consider this money wasted. There are better introductory books available here on Amazon for less money.