This book provides a
thorough background in the chemical principles that are particularly
important to analytical chemistry. Students using this book will develop
an appreciation for the difficult task of judging the accuracy and
precision of experimental data and to show how these judgements can be
sharpened by applying statistical methods to analytical data. The book
introduces a broad range of modern and classic techniques that are
useful in analytical chemistry; as well as giving students the skills
necessary for both obtaining data in the laboratory and solving
quantitative analytical problems.This Cengage Technology Edition is the result of an innovative and
collaborative development process. The textbook retains the hallmark
approach of this respected text, whilst presenting the content in a
print and digital hybrid that has been tailored to meet the rapidly
developing demands of today's lecturers and students. This blended
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convenience, complemented by a bolstered online presence, for a truly
multi-faceted learning experience. Skoog and West's Fundamentals of
Analytical Chemistry provides a thorough background in the chemical
principles that are particularly important to analytical chemistry.
Students using this book will develop an appreciation for the difficult
task of judging the accuracy and precision of experimental data and to
show how these judgements can be sharpened by applying statistical
methods to analytical data. The book introduces a broad range of modern
and classic techniques that are useful in analytical chemistry; as well
as giving students the skills necessary for both obtaining data in the
laboratory and solving quantitative analytical problems.
About the Author
Stanley R. Crouch is professor emeritus at Michigan
State University. He received his undergraduate and M.S. degrees from
Stanford University and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the
University of Illinois. He is the recipient of the 2001 American
Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Chemical
Instrumentation and the 1996 ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award
for Excellence in Teaching. Donald M. West (deceased) was a Professor
of Chemistry at San Jose State University. Douglas A. Skoog was a
professor of chemistry at Stanford University and the lead author of
several best-selling texts during his career. He earned a B.S. in
chemistry from Oregon State University and his Ph.D. in analytical
chemistry from the University of Illinois. Dr. Skoog was the 1999
recipient of the American Chemical Society award in analytical
chemistry, sponsored by the Fisher Scientific Company. That same year,
he was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science. In 1993, he received the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry
Award for Excellence in Teaching. F. James Holler is professor emeritus
of chemistry and recipient of the Alumni Association Great Teacher
Award at the University of Kentucky. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan
State University. In addition to his role as co-author of several
bestselling texts, he is co-creator of the world-famous Periodic Table
of Comic Books.