This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is a value obtained by measuring something considered inexact? A) Manufactured tools for ... (Read 87 times)

stephzh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 25, 2018
Why is a value obtained by measuring something considered inexact?
 
  A) Manufactured tools for measuring objects are all invalid.
  B) Measured objects are likely to change over time.
  C) The process of measuring can only be accurately performed by machines.
  D) There is an inherent uncertainty involved in making measurements.

Question 2

How does one calculate the mean of a data set?
 
  A) Add all the values together and divide the sum by the number of values.
  B) Add the largest and smallest value and divide the sum by 2.
  C) Add the two largest values and divide the sum by the number of values.
  D) Add the two middle values and divide the sum by 2.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


stephzh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

The medical assistant holds the position of the thermometer while the temperature is being obtained. The medical assistant holds the position of the thermometer while the temperature is being obtained.
Measuring Respirations Measuring Respirations
Measuring the Head Circumference of an Infant or Small Child Measuring the Head Circumference of an Infant or Small Child
Measuring Precipitation: Rain Gauges Measuring Precipitation: Rain Gauges
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
A company that makes environmental measuring devices has calculated their revenue and costs as ... A company that makes environmental measuring devices has calculated their revenue and costs as ...
Video: baroreceptors

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library