TOPICS TO BE COVERED Why do error analysis? If we don't ever know the true value, how do we estimate the error in the true value? Error propagation in the measurement chain How do errors combine?(How do they behave in general?) How do we do an end-to-end uncertainty analysis? What are ways to mitigate errors? a hypothetical dilemma (probably nothing to do with anyone in the class) When should i throw out some data that i dont like? Answer: never, but there are reasons to throw out data Backup slides: an example of an immense amount of money and effort directed at error analysis and mitigation -jet engine testing2 TOPICS TO BE COVERED • Why do error analysis? • If we don’t ever know the true value, how do we estimate the error in the true value? • Error propagation in the measurement chain – How do errors combine? (How do they behave in general?) – How do we do an end-to-end uncertainty analysis ? – What are ways to mitigate errors? • A hypothetical dilemma (probably nothing to do with anyone in the class) – When should I throw out some data that I don’t like? – Answer: NEVER, but there are reasons to throw out data • Backup slides: an example of an immense amount of money and effort directed at error analysis and mitigation - jet engine testing