Why compare percentage difference with percentage uncertainty rather than just looking at the numbers?

  1. uncertainty doesn't matter
  2. it looks more scientific only
  3. numbers are always equal
  4. it gives an objective criterion for agreement
Answer

D) it gives an objective criterion for agreement

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