Using the Scientific Method Name ___________________________________ hr.

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Interactive Flower Lab

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A horticulturist (plant scientist) complains to the city that a nearby residence is ruining his flowers because of the detergent
being used to wash their cars. The soap runs into a stream that goes near his flower beds. As an inquiring scientist, you want to
find out whether soap can affect flower growth. You will need to set up your experiment (using the online animation) and pub-
lish your findings (see questions below).

1. Write your hypothesis (should be in a complete sentence and describe what exactly is being tested)(5)

2. Describe your control group and your experimental group with regards to what variables were used in each. (5)

3. On the back of this page, create a data table + graph to show your results. This table should include an average for your ex-
perimental and control group (5 for data table, 10 for graph)

4. Explain why you need a control group. (5)

5. Explain why an average is needed to compare your results. (5)

 Trial Marygold Height in CM Chamomile Height in CM

CONTROL M, T, MG, ND 8.5

1 M, T, MG, D 7

2 M, T, H, ND 7

3 M, T, H, D 7

4 M, P MG, ND 7

5 M, P, MG, D 7

6 M, P, H, D 7

AVG Add up 7 measurements, / by 7!

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