For each of the following examples, select the type of measurement error that best describes what went wrong.Barney measured a tree branch to be 25 cm in diameter. He wrote “25 mm” in his results.the use of an incorrect or inappropriate instrumentthe use of an uncalibrated instrumenta misread measurement✔ the use of an incorrect unit Camille was excited when the new instrument showed up at the lab. She opened it up and started using it right away. the use of an incorrect or inappropriate instrument✔ the use of an uncalibrated instrumenta misread measurementthe use of an incorrect unitNeville pulled out the bathroom scale to measure the mass of the chemicals he needed.✔ the use of an incorrect or inappropriate instrumentthe use of an uncalibrated instrumenta misread measurementthe use of an incorrect unit
Answer
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the use of an incorrect or inappropriate instrument