Scientists take scientific measurements carefully in order to ensure their reliability and validity. Which of the following is an example of measurement bias in scientific measurement?
a. a scale that reads zero when nothing is on it
b. a stopwatch that stops immediately when the stop button is clicked
c. a balance that always reads .01 g
d. measuring your height in your bare feet

Question

Scientists take scientific measurements carefully in order to ensure their reliability and validity. Which of the following is an example of measurement bias in scientific measurement?
a. a scale that reads zero when nothing is on it 
b. a stopwatch that stops immediately when the stop button is clicked 
c. a balance that always reads .01 g 
d. measuring your height in your bare feet

anonymous · Answer

the answer to your question is B because it is accurate. you wouldn't want to weigh something that has .01 Grams. because it is inaccurate. :)

anonymous · Answer

i have the same question on EDGENUITY