Two values of a constant are 0.48 and 0.50. The stated percentage uncertainty is 6%. The percentage difference (relative to the mean) and the conclusion are:

  1. 4.1%; the relationship is supported
  2. 4.1%; the relationship is not supported
  3. 8.2%; the relationship is not supported
  4. 0.02%; the relationship is supported
Answer

A) 4.1%; the relationship is supported

Mean = 0.49; % difference = 0.020.49 100 = 4.1%, which is within 6%. SLO P-11-N-24 · Understanding

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