For a science class project, Sandy wants to test the effect of rap music on pea plant growth. She plays loud rap music 24 hours a day to a series of pea plants grown under light and watered daily. At the end of her experiment, she concludes that rap is conducive to plant growth. Sandy receives a low grade on this experiment from her teacher.

Why did Sandy's teacher give a low grade for this experiment? What was the key problem with it? How could Sandy change her experiment to fix the problem? Rewrite the experiment so it will receive a better grade.

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Asa Gilbert

Biology

17 February, 16:21

For a science class project, Sandy wants to test the effect of rap music on pea plant growth. She plays loud rap music 24 hours a day to a series of pea plants grown under light and watered daily. At the end of her experiment, she concludes that rap is conducive to plant growth. Sandy receives a low grade on this experiment from her teacher.

Why did Sandy's teacher give a low grade for this experiment? What was the key problem with it? How could Sandy change her experiment to fix the problem? Rewrite the experiment so it will receive a better grade.

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Marilyn Hartman · Answer 1

Sandy should've gave rap music to only one pea plant not all. The key problem was that all were being tested and one at least should not have been tested. She could change her experiment my only giving 1 planet rap music.