An experiment was conducted to see which metal pot would be better for cooking food quickly. The table below shows how quickly small pieces of wax melted during the experiment.
Type of metal
Time for the wax to melt (seconds)
Aluminum
27
Bronze
45
Copper
15
Steel
80
The following statement was made after the data were examined: “Copper pots are the best pots for cooking food quickly.” Which term best describes this statement?
conclusion
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