The following 8 linear measurements were taken over a relatively flat surface at different conditions. Determine: a. The standard deviation of the mean (5) The probable error of a single observation (5) The relative precision of the measurement (5) b. C.

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The following 8 linear measurements were taken over a relatively flat surface at different conditions. Determine:
a.
The standard deviation of the mean (5)
b.
The probable error of a single observation (5)
The relative precision of the measurement (5)
C.
Trial
Distance (m)
121.319
121.314
3.
121.297
121.300
5.
121.295
121.310
121.305
8.
121.309
Transcribed Image Text:The following 8 linear measurements were taken over a relatively flat surface at different conditions. Determine: a. The standard deviation of the mean (5) b. The probable error of a single observation (5) The relative precision of the measurement (5) C. Trial Distance (m) 121.319 121.314 3. 121.297 121.300 5. 121.295 121.310 121.305 8. 121.309
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