Question

What is the minimum number of data points an experiment should gather?

Answer 1

The minimum number is 3

Answer 2

Answer;

3 data points

Explanation;

• The minimum number of data points that an experiments should gather is 3 points.
• Data points are discrete units of information in a scientific experiment. In statistics or even scientific experiments a data point is determined by measurement or research and may be represented numerically or graphically.
• Data points may also refer to information that is gathered in a scientific experiment, that needs to be analyzed for the purpose of deriving possible results or conclusions. An experiment requires a minimum of three data points from which a graphical representation can be obtained from.