Some Unusual Applications of the "Error-bar" Feature in Excel Spreadsheets


Novel uses of the "error-bar" feature of spreadsheet packages in the areas of enzyme kinetics, vibrational spectroscopy, vibronic spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry are discussed. It is argued that using software features for purposes that were not envisioned by the programmers fosters flexibility and innovation.
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Some Unusual Applications of the "Error-bar" Feature in Excel Spreadsheets   
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High School / Introductory Chemistry |
First-Year Undergraduate / General |
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Computer-Based Learning
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Spectroscopy |
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