Some Sciencebase visitors might already be aware of the Significant Figures Blog in which I and a few others pick apart the general media for their poor understanding of errors, accuracy and precision…we’ve had lots of enquiries asking for a quick and simple crib sheet on what sig figs (or sig digs) actually are, how to work them out, and what is their significance, exactly…
So, check out the latest posting on the SF blog to find out more –