3. Two analysts were given a standard reference material (SRM) and were asked to determine its copper concentration (in mg/kg) using the EPA standard method. Each analyst was given sufficient time so they could produce as many accurate results as possible. Their results (mg/kg) were as follows: Analyst A 45.2, 47.3, 51.2, 50.4, 52.2, 48.7 (Standard error s = 2.62) Analyst B 49.4, 50.3, 51.6, 52.1, 50.9 (Standard error s = 1.06) (a) For Analyst A, is 52.2 mg/kg a possible outlier? (b) Calculate the RSD for each student; which analyst is more precise?

3. Two analysts were given a standard reference material (SRM) and were asked to determine its copper concentration (in mg/kg) using the EPA standard method. Each analyst was given sufficient time so they could produce as many accurate results as possible. Their results (mg/kg) were as follows: Analyst A 45.2, 47.3, 51.2, 50.4, 52.2, 48.7 (Standard error s = 2.62) Analyst B 49.4, 50.3, 51.6, 52.1, 50.9 (Standard error s = 1.06) (a) For Analyst A, is 52.2 mg/kg a possible outlier? (b) Calculate the RSD for each student; which analyst is more precise?

MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

6th Edition

ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

Publisher:Amos Gilat

Chapter1: Starting With Matlab

Section: Chapter Questions

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