Which of the following describes a properly controlled experiment?

A. The weight of fifteen turtles is determined every day for three weeks.

B. Twenty mice are given orange juice, while twenty plants are given water.

C. A debate is held to determine the greatest artist who ever lived.

D. Five radish plants are grown in sunlight, while another five radish plants are kept in the dark.

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Olive Costa

25 February, 17:24

Which of the following describes a properly controlled experiment?

A. The weight of fifteen turtles is determined every day for three weeks.

B. Twenty mice are given orange juice, while twenty plants are given water.

C. A debate is held to determine the greatest artist who ever lived.

D. Five radish plants are grown in sunlight, while another five radish plants are kept in the dark.

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Avery Daugherty · Answer 1

D. Five radish plants are grown in sunlight, while another five radish plants are kept in the dark.

Scientific method is a process that is ongoing. Based on the observations via properly done experiments, a scientist can come to a proper conclusion. Although the procedures followed during experiment may vary, but the final result should always be the same