When Are Measurements in Research Considered Reliable

question 100

Multiple Choice

When are measurements in research considered reliable?

• A) when they are correlated
• B) when they are consistent or repeatable
• C) when they measure what they were supposed to measure
• D) when they are accurate and relevant

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Definitions:

Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem in plants, responsible for conducting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Developing Root

The growth phase of a plant's root system which involves the formation, elongation, and differentiation of root cells and structures.

Developing Fruit

The growth phase of a fruit from fertilization of the ovary in plants to maturity, involving physiological and biochemical changes.

Sieve Tube Members

Plant cells that are part of the phloem, responsible for transporting sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant in a network of sieve tubes.