If in part A a group simply opted for the following method:
pour 100g water into kettle measure initial temp of water in the kettle remove thermometer simultaneously turn power on and note the power draw of the kettle wait two minutes at the two minute mark: simultaneously turn power off and measure final temperature of water which of the following might be useful improvements to the method that should improve the quality of results? (Select all that apply)

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If in part A a group simply opted for the following method: 
 pour 100g water into kettle measure initial temp of water in the kettle remove thermometer simultaneously turn power on and note the power draw of the kettle wait two minutes at the two minute mark: simultaneously turn power off and measure final temperature of water  which of the following might be useful improvements to the method that should improve the quality of results? (Select all that apply)

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stirring the kettle

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take real-time measurements of power

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take real-time measurements of temperature

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turning the kettle on and off many times during the process

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measuring the temperature of water closest to the heating element

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turn kettle on, then wait a bit and then use the temperature reading and power reading (after waiting) as the initial values.

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measuring the temperature of water farthest from the heating element

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pouring the heated water back to the beaker for measurement

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