Which statement A-D about accuracy and precision is not correct?
A)Precision refers to the reproducibility of repeated measurements.
B)Accuracy refers to how close a measured value is to the true value.
C)It is possible for measurements to be precise but not accurate.
D)Accuracy is determined by comparison with some standard.
E)Statements A-D all are correct.

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All the statements provided are correct descriptions of accuracy and precision in the context of measurements. Precision indeed refers to the reproducibility or consistency of repeated measurements (A), accuracy is about the closeness of a measurement to the true or actual value (B), it is possible for a set of measurements to be consistent with each other (precise) but still far from the true value (not accurate) (C), and accuracy is indeed determined by how close a measurement is to a known or accepted standard (D).

Which Statement A-D About Accuracy and Precision Is Not Correct