Asked by timm

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

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

The student should use the maximum value of the results.
The student should use the maximum value of the results.

The student should take the average of the minimum and maximum value of the results.
The student should take the average of the minimum and maximum value of the results.

The student should use the value that is closest to 100℃.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The student should take the average of the results from all four trials.

Averaging multiple trials reduces random error and gives a more reliable estimate of the true boiling point than using a single value (max, min, or the one closest to 100°C).