P L E A S E The goal of the scientific method is to
A.
research what others have done
B.
test to see whether or not the data supports your hypothesis
C.
share your hypothesis before you test it
D.
predict what you think the solution to your problem is

Cathy hypothesized that corn would not grow in mud. to test this hypothesis, she took corn kernels and placed 5 in mud, 3 in soil, and 2 in water. to her surprise, the kernels in the mud grew faster than the kernels in the soil. what error might have caused these unexpected results? a. wrong hypothesis b. not enough variables c. undefined control d. too many variables

What factors contribute to the effect an environmental toxin has on the human body?

Aresearcher created three groups based on participants bmi: normal weight, overweight and obese. the hypothesis being tested is that the three groups differ in the mean number of artificially sweetened drinks consumed weekly. which statistical test might the researcher use, assuming a reasonably normal distribution of values.