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QuizMultiple Choice

Experimental Design Principles

Question 13 • FL-2003010-M/J Physical Science

What does it mean if data are reproducible but not accurate?

Answer
A
The data can be produced over and over but are not close to the accepted value.
B
The data are close to the accepted value but cannot be produced over and over.
C
The data are close to the accepted value and are close to one another.
D
The data are close to the accepted value but are not close to one another.

Explanation

Reproducible data can be obtained repeatedly with similar results. Accurate data are close to the accepted value, so data that are reproducible but not accurate are consistent from trial to trial but far from the accepted value. This matches “The data can be produced over and over but are not close to the accepted value.”

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