3.1 Repeat observing a distance for n times with independent equal weight. Please proof that the most probable value of the observations is direct mean by the Least Square Method. Also calculate the standard deviation of the MPV.

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3.1 Repeat observing a distance for n times with independent equal
weight. Please proof that the most probable value of the observations is
direct mean by the Least Square Method. Also calculate the standard
deviation of the MPV.
Transcribed Image Text:3.1 Repeat observing a distance for n times with independent equal weight. Please proof that the most probable value of the observations is direct mean by the Least Square Method. Also calculate the standard deviation of the MPV.
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