For the given measurement, briefly describe any likely sources of random error and any likely sources of systematic error.You use a tape measure to measure people's heights.

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Sources of random error: 
Inaccurate reading of the tape measure will be a source of random error, as you could equally well overestimate or underestimate a height
Systematic error: 
If the tape measure is not completely accurate this will be a source of systematic error, tending to make all readings too low or too high.