Should You Graph All Trials or the Average in a Planck's Constant Report?

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When preparing a report on Planck's constant, it is advisable to graph all three sets of trials rather than averaging them first. Each trial is independent and may contain its own systematic errors, which can be obscured by averaging. Presenting all trials allows for a clearer representation of the data and its variability. This approach enhances the report's accuracy and reliability. Understanding this methodology will aid in improving future practical reports.
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I'm doing a practical report on Planck's constant and I have three sets of trials. Is it better to graph all three of them and put them in the report or find the average of the three trials and then graph it and put it in?

There are no anomalies and all three of the data have very similar results, so which one should I choose?

I need to know because it will help me in future when writing other practical reports and to be more selective with my data.
 
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If I'm understanding you correctly, it would be incorrect to average the three trials and then plot the result. Each trial is independent with it's own systematic errors. Your result should be the average of the three end results from the trials.
 
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