Formativa 4 (Continuación 3)
Formativa 4 (Continuación 3)
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RESEARCH QUESTION: Does the use of fertilizer influence the growth (average height) of
plants grown in a greenhouse?
Hypothesis:
Variables: (You can read the procedure first, and try to fill in later)
Dependent:
Independent:
Materials:
- 10 identical pots.
- Seeds of the same plant (example: basil).
- Substrate or homogeneous soil.
- Fertilizer (follow the manufacturer's instructions).
- Ruler or measuring tape.
- Water, permanent marker to label the pots.
Procedure (steps):
Day 0:
Group A: 0 cm (freshly planted seeds).
Group B: 0 cm (freshly planted seeds).
Day 3:
Group A: 1.5 cm (first visible shoots).
Group B: 1.2 cm (first visible shoots).
Day 6:
Group A: 3.8 cm (small leaves, thin stems).
Group B: 3.0 cm (small leaves, thin stems).
Day 9:
Group A: 6.5 cm (thicker stems).
Group B: 5.2 cm (thinner stems).
Day 12:
Group A: 9.8 cm (more visible leaves).
Group B: 7.0 cm (less visible leaves).
Day 15:
Group A: 13.0 cm (noticeable difference in size).
Group B: 9.5 cm (slower growth).
Day 18:
Group A: 16.5 cm (greener and larger leaves).
Group B: 12.0 cm (less developed leaves).
Day 21:
Group A: 20.0 cm (flowering plants).
Group B: 14.5 cm (no signs of flowering).
1. Put the data obtained in organized tables, showing the heading with magnitude and
correct units:
1. What differences did you observe in growth between the two groups?
2. On what day did a significant difference between the two groups begin to be
noticed?
Hypothesis: If plants receive fertilizer, then they will grow faster and be taller on average
than plants that do not receive it, because the fertilizer provides additional nutrients
essential for their development.