We describe the operation of the microcomputer spreadsheet program and examine several of its applications as a calculational aid in the undergraduate physics laboratory. It will be shown to be a useful tool in the areas of data handling, error analysis, and experimental design.
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© 1985 American Association of Physics Teachers.
1985
American Association of Physics Teachers
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