A scientist wants to study the effects of morning temperatures on flower width.

Which is most likely a source of error in this scientific experiment?

A. The distance calipers were recalibrated before each data collection session.

b. The control group flowers were a day older than the experimental group flowers.

C. The measurement units were not converted during the data analysis phase.

D. The flower width data were collected at about the same time every day.

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Adrienne Wood

Biology

20 October, 16:40

A scientist wants to study the effects of morning temperatures on flower width.

Which is most likely a source of error in this scientific experiment?

A. The distance calipers were recalibrated before each data collection session.

b. The control group flowers were a day older than the experimental group flowers.

C. The measurement units were not converted during the data analysis phase.

D. The flower width data were collected at about the same time every day.

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Zaid Mcclure · Answer 1

"The control group flowers were a day older than the experimental group flowers" is the one among the following choices given in the question that is most likely a source of error in this scientific experiment. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b".