What are limitations of an experiment?

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The discussion centers on understanding the concept of "limitations" in experimental settings, specifically within the context of a chemical products lab involving perfumes, paint, and moisturizing cream. Participants emphasize the importance of identifying errors in the preparation process and suggest modifications to enhance experimental outcomes. Key limitations include procedural inaccuracies and material inconsistencies, which directly affect the reliability of results. Clear documentation of these limitations is essential for improving future experiments.

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I am confused about what exactly "limitations" are in an experiment. This was a chemical products lab: perfumes, paint, moisturizing cream. So can someone explain this to me?

"Discuss any errors or limitations you encountered in the preparation of these products and suggest modifications to the procedure that might improve the results of the experiments."
 
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