Measurements in an experiment are considered reliable when they meet which of the following conditions?
A) The measurements are inconsistent with each other over a long period of time.
B) The measurements are consistent no matter who does the measuring.
C) The measurements are precise to the nearest nanogram.
D) None of these answers is correct.

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Reliable measurements are measurements that remain consistent over time no matter who is doing the measuring. If an experiment gives different measurements every time it is conducted or when conducted by different people, then it is not a source of reliable measurements.

Measurements in an Experiment Are Considered Reliable When They Meet