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Using Math to Analyze Data — Quiz

Question 9 • Chemistry

Which of these best specifies the purpose of error bars on a graph?

Answer
A
to give a visual display of measurement precision
B
to identify the independent variable
C
to show the mean of a data set
D
to indicate the total number of measurements that are made

Explanation

Error bars show the uncertainty or variability associated with plotted measurements, giving a visual sense of how precise the measurements are. They do not identify the independent variable, mark the mean by themselves, or indicate how many measurements were made. Therefore, the best choice is “to give a visual display of measurement precision.”

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