Question

A student hypothesized that increasing the concentration of fertilizer would lead to increased plant growth. Which experiment, if conducted, would best test this hypothesis given the previous data?

Accepted Answer

Repeat Experiment 1, but use 10g of Fertilizer X for the treatment group.

Answer

Repeat Experiment 1, but use only 2.5g of Fertilizer X for the treatment group.

Answer

Repeat Experiment 1, but use a different type of plant, like corn.

Answer

Repeat Experiment 1, but water the plants every other day instead of daily.

ACT Experimental Results practice question

A student hypothesized that increasing the concentration of fertilizer would lead to increased plant growth. Which experiment, if conducted, would best test this hypothesis given the previous data?

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