Simple demonstration of the central limit theorem using mass measurements

Gan et al present a procedure for demonstrating the central limit theorem of probability by repeatedly measuring the mass of trays containing small steel balls. The experiment is part of a laboratory course for physics majors that emphasizes the application of statistics to data analysis.

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Published in:American journal of physics 2001-09, Vol.69 (9), p.1014-1016
Main Authors: Gan, K. K., Kagan, H. P., Kass, R. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curricula
Experiments
Measurement
Physics
Probability
Statistical analysis
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Summary:Gan et al present a procedure for demonstrating the central limit theorem of probability by repeatedly measuring the mass of trays containing small steel balls. The experiment is part of a laboratory course for physics majors that emphasizes the application of statistics to data analysis.
ISSN:0002-9505
1943-2909
DOI:10.1119/1.1379732