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The Boyle’s Law Simulator: A Dynamic Interactive Visualization for Discovery Learning of Experimental Error Analysis

Scott A. Sinex, Prince George's Community College

As a follow-up to the classic Boyle’s law experiment, students can investigate experimental error in the virtual realm of a spreadsheet. Students engage in numerous higher-order thinking and science process skills as they work through the simulation.

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Boyle's_law_simulator.xls (82 kB)
Interactive spreadsheet to accompany The Boyle’s Law Simulator article


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