Question

A student performs four trials of an investigation to determine the boiling point of water. How should the student handle the results? (1 point)

O The student should use the value that is closest to 100°C.
O The student should take the average of the results from all four trials.
O The student should use the maximum value of the results.
O The student should take the average of the minimum and maximum value of the results.

Answer 1

The student should take the average of the results from all four trials.

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Answer 2

The student should take the average of the results from all four trials.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct option is to take the average of the results from all four trials. This will give the most accurate representation of the boiling point of water, as it takes into account any measurement errors or variations. The value closest to 100°C or the maximum value of the results could be skewed due to a large measurement error or an outlier. Taking the average of the minimum and maximum value of the results is also not ideal as it does not fully consider the results from all four trials.

ALLEN