Data Evaluation Theory and Practice for Materials Properties

Download or read book Data Evaluation Theory and Practice for Materials Properties written by Ronald G. Munro and published by . This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data evaluation is the process by which collections of data are assessed with respect to reliability, completeness, and consistency. This work addresses data evaluation for materials properties as a scientific discipline that evolves from the formal underpinnings of materials metrology. A theoretical foundation for data evaluation is developed and then illustrated in a practical application to the development of an operational protocol for materials property data. An extensive collection of examples is used to examine, in succession, the issues of accessibility, reproducibility, consistency, and predictability. Distinctions are made among definitive relations, correlations, derived and semi-empirical relations, heuristic theories, and value estimates.