Question

Several students tested plant growth for given conditions. Which student’s data is most representative of average plant growth for the tested conditions? Alicia tested 6 plants. Brenden tested 24 plants. Caitlin tested 3 plants. Diego tested 12 plants. Alicia Brenden Caitlin Diego

Answer 1

Brenden

Explanation:

Larger the sample size, better representative it is of the population

Answer 2

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the correct answer

The more plants tested, the better average that you will have. Therefore, since Brenden tested 24 plants, which is the most, his data is the most representative of average plant growth.

Answer: Option B, Brenden