Trevor Volkwyn|Saalih Allie|Andy Buffler|Fred Lubben
Impact of a conventional introductory laboratory course on the understanding of measurement
University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town|University of York
conventional physics laboratory courses generally include emphasis increasing students ability carry data analysis according scientific practice particular aspects relate measurement uncertainty study evaluates efficacy conventional approach analyzing understanding measurement freshmen following physics major sequence ie top achievers regard data collection data processing data comparison pre postinstruction tests using established instrument findings show laboratory course improved performance majority students insofar mechanical aspects data collection data processing concerned however 20 cohort physics majors exhibited deeper understanding measurement uncertainty required data comparison