Measurement errors are a type of uncertainty involved in single measurements. Suppose we measure the diameter of a disk, where the minimum length that can be measured on the stick is 1 mm (0.1 cm). If the diameter lies somewhere between 5.1 cm and 5.2 cm, which value do we report? In such cases, the value is reported as 5.15 ± 0.05 cm. Note that the uncertainty of the measurement is half the smallest tick mark on the measuring device, and this applies to all instruments.

A sound experimental procedure involves several measurements of the required physical quantities. Once those measurements have been made, we compute the statistical quantities listed in the key concepts to make inferences from the data obtained.

**Question 1:**

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Below are three sets of measurements of the boiling point of water at 1 standard atmosphere (atm):

| Measurement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|-------------|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set A | 99.8 °C | 99.8 °C | 99.8 °C | 99.8 °C | 99.8 °C |
| Set B | 100.0 °C | ... | ... | ... | ... |

(Note: The completion of Set B's data was not provided in the initial text.)