Bud N. Chemist must determine the density of a mineral sample. His four trials yield densities of 5.27 g/cm3, 5.28 g/cm3, 5.27 g/cm3, and 5.29 g/cm3. Bud's calculated average density was 5.28 g/cm3. Independent studies found the correct density to be 4.75 g/cm3. Which of the following statements represents the best analysis of the data?     Bud's results have much greater accuracy than precision   Bud's results have low accuracy and low precision

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Bud N. Chemist must determine the density of a mineral sample. His four trials yield densities of 5.27 g/cm3, 5.28 g/cm3, 5.27 g/cm3, and 5.29 g/cm3. Bud's calculated average density was 5.28 g/cm3. Independent studies found the correct density to be 4.75 g/cm3. Which of the following statements represents the best analysis of the data?

 
 

Bud's results have much greater accuracy than precision

 

Bud's results have low accuracy and low precision

 

Bud's results have high accuracy and high precision

 

Bud's results have much greater precision than accuracy

 
 
 
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