Resources for Physics Lab Sessions

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The discussion centers around seeking recommendations for books or resources to help master challenges in a Physics Lab teaching assistantship, specifically focusing on measurements and instrumentation as well as data manipulation techniques. The inquiry specifies a need for materials suitable for 1st and 2nd-year undergraduate students. Participants express willingness to assist but seek clarification on the educational level to provide appropriate suggestions.
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Dear all,
In this coming fall, I will be assigned Physics Lab as a teaching assistantship. Does anyone know a book or any other resource that can help me in mastering physics lab challenges. I need a book on measurements and instrumentation where i can find data manipulation techniques. Does anyone suggest me a best one?
Thank you
 
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kthouz said:
Dear all,
In this coming fall, I will be assigned Physics Lab as a teaching assistantship. Does anyone know a book or any other resource that can help me in mastering physics lab challenges. I need a book on measurements and instrumentation where i can find data manipulation techniques. Does anyone suggest me a best one?
Thank you

I might be able to find a couple, but what level are you looking at?
 
Birkeland said:
I might be able to find a couple, but what level are you looking at?

1st and 2nd undergrad students
 

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