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Hector carried out an experiment to see if adding calcium powder to soil made plants grow taller. He took two potted plants and put calcium powder into only one of the pots. He gave each plant the same amount of sunlight and water and measured their growth after five weeks.
Based on his results, Hector claimed that calcium powder makes plants grow faster.

Which best describes his claim?

It is valid because his experiment had clear variables.
It is invalid because his sample size is small.
It is invalid because his claim is not based in science.
It is valid because he is an expert in his field.

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Answer:

It is valid because his experiment had clear variables.

Step-by-step explanation:

He had clear variables and did everyhting the same for both plants, even though he had calcium in one and not in the other, which gives him a true and good result.

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Answer:

It is invalid because his sample size is small Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

got it right on the test have a great day :3

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