Why Is the Combined Uncertainty Multiplied by the Coverage Factor

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is the combined uncertainty multiplied by the coverage factor (k) ?

• A) to ensure no negative values occur
• B) to restore the range to a type A distribution
• C) to expand the range out to more than 1 standard deviation unit
• D) to restore the range to a rectangular distribution
• E) none of the above

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