The length of a rod was measured eight times. The measurements in centimeters, in the order they wer

estroishave4

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2022-04-21

The length of a rod was measured eight times. The measurements in centimeters, in the order they were taken, were 21.20, 21.22, 21.25, 21.26, 21.28, 21.30, 21.32, 21.35.
a) Do these measurements appear to be a random sample from a population of possible measurements? Why or why not?
b) Is it possible to estimate the uncertainty in these measurements? Explain.

Answer & Explanation

August Moore

August Moore

Beginner2022-04-22Added 17 answers

a) By observing the above sample we can say that the measurements are not random samples because the data is in increasing order.
Therefore answer is NO
b) NO, it is not possible to estimate the uncertainty in these measurements because the measurements are not random sample.

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