Question
Dawn recorded her measurement of the mass of a sample of leaves as 18 grams (g)Four of her classm measured the same sample and recorded the following data: 300,310,29 g,and 30. All students used the same balance during the same class period. Dawn's data are most likely inconsistent due to human error biased procedures broken instruments. accurate measurement.
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Wyn
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Answer
broken instruments
Explanation
Dawn's measurement of 13 grams is significantly different from her classmates' measurements of 300 and 310 grams. This discrepancy suggests a problem with the measuring instrument rather than human error or biased procedures, as all students used the same balance.