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Three measurements of the value of a
parameter x, carried out with different
instruments whose precision we know, give
us the following values: 20.25 ± 0.12, 20.103
+ 0.024, 19.52 ± 0.70.
a) Find the mean and the errors
corresponding to a confidence level of 68%.
b) Now, find the mean and the errors
corresponding to a confidence level of 90%.
Describe and explain all steps, please
Transcribed Image Text:Three measurements of the value of a parameter x, carried out with different instruments whose precision we know, give us the following values: 20.25 ± 0.12, 20.103 + 0.024, 19.52 ± 0.70. a) Find the mean and the errors corresponding to a confidence level of 68%. b) Now, find the mean and the errors corresponding to a confidence level of 90%. Describe and explain all steps, please
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