References
Educational resources and academic sources for learning about significant figures
📖 Quick Study Guide
- Start with introductory chemistry textbooks for fundamental concepts
- Practice with online calculators and exercises
- Review academic papers for advanced applications
- Use educational videos for visual learning
- Consult measurement standards for precise definitions
Textbooks
Chemistry: The Central Science
Pearson, 14th Edition (2017)
Comprehensive introduction to significant figures in Chapter 1. Excellent coverage of
measurement, precision, and accuracy with numerous practice problems.
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
W. H. Freeman, 9th Edition (2015)
Advanced treatment of significant figures in analytical chemistry. Covers propagation
of uncertainty and statistical analysis of measurements.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Cengage Learning, 10th Edition (2018)
Physics perspective on significant figures and measurement uncertainty.
Includes applications in experimental physics and data analysis.
Online Resources
Khan Academy - Significant Figures
Free Educational Platform
Interactive lessons and practice exercises covering all aspects of significant figures.
Includes video explanations and step-by-step solutions.
NIST Guidelines for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Official guidelines from NIST on measurement uncertainty and significant figures
in scientific measurements. Essential for professional applications.
ChemLibreTexts - Significant Figures
UC Davis ChemWiki
Comprehensive online textbook chapter covering significant figures rules,
calculations, and common mistakes. Regularly updated content.
Educational Videos
Significant Figures Made Easy
YouTube Educational Channel
Clear, concise video explanation of significant figures rules with visual examples.
Great for visual learners and quick review.
MIT 5.111 - Measurement and Significant Figures
MIT Chemistry Course Lecture
University-level lecture on measurement theory and significant figures.
Part of MIT's free online chemistry course series.
Standards & Guidelines
ISO/IEC Guide 98-3 (GUM)
International Organization for Standardization
Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement. International standard
for reporting measurement uncertainty and significant figures in scientific work.
NIST Special Publication 811
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI).
Includes guidelines for significant figures in metric measurements.
💡 Note for Educators
These references are carefully selected to provide accurate, up-to-date information about significant figures. When teaching this topic, we recommend starting with introductory textbooks, then supplementing with online resources and videos. For advanced students, the academic papers provide deeper theoretical understanding.