All of the following statements are incorrect except:

Correct answer: A. Precision and accuracy should go side by side in a scientific work

  • A. Precision and accuracy should go side by side in a scientific work
  • B. Scientific work must be precise, accuracy is not essential
  • C. Scientific work must be accurate, precision is not essential
  • D. Calculations must be made before any experiment

Explanation

Accuracy means closeness to the true value, while precision means repeatability; reliable scientific work requires both. Precision alone can give closely grouped but incorrect results.

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