multiple methods are acceptable for organizing data. melting point data is inconsistent. the scientists collected data in different areas. the data was measured with different instruments.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: The melting point of a compound was measured by three different scientists. It is acceptable for the scientists to display the same data differently because

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- multiple methods are acceptable for organizing data.
- melting point data is inconsistent.
- the scientists collected data in different areas.
- the data was measured with different instruments.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

multiple methods are acceptable for organizing data.