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 maximum value of the results.
The student should take the
• average of the results from all four trials.
• The student should use the value that is closest to 100°C.
The student should take the
• average of the minimum and maximum value of the results.
O The student should use the maximum value of the results.
The student should take the
• average of the results from all four trials.
• The student should use the value that is closest to 100°C.
The student should take the
• average of the minimum and maximum value of the results.
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GPT-4o mini
The most scientifically sound approach for handling the results of multiple trials is for the student to **take the average of the results from all four trials**. This method helps account for any experimental errors and provides a more accurate representation of the boiling point of water. Using just the maximum value, the value closest to 100°C, or the average of the minimum and maximum may not reflect the true boiling point effectively.