Sunday, November 13, 2011

Looking for Extrapoints

Probably you need extrapoint to make up some short grade on a test. Make a comment that responds to the questions about the following problem.

Assignment: Many plants can affect the growth of other plants near them. This can occur when one plant produces a chemical that affects another plant.
Design an experiment to determine if a solution containing ground-up goldenrod plants has an effect on the growth of radish seedlings. In your experimental design be sure to:
1. State a hypothesis to be tested [25 credits]
2. Describe how the experimental group will be treated differently from the control group [25 points]
3. Identify the type of data that will be collected [25 credits]
4. Explain why the number of seedlings used for the experiment should be large [25 points]

Make Up Homework


In case you missed any dued homework for the Second Marking Period or you are looking for extracredits you may make a comment that responds the questions for the following problem.

Assignment: Design a controlled experiment to determine the effect of hot, dry air on head lice. In your experimental design, be sure to:

1. State the hypothesis to be tested in the experiment [30 points]
2. State one way the control group will be treated differently from the experimental group [30 points]
3. State one result of the experiment that would support the hypothesis [30 points]
4. Spelling and grammar [10 points]

Credits: 100 points toward homework