Comparing Research Hypotheses on Fertilizer Effects

Hard Conflicting Viewpoints Comparing Hypotheses

Two research teams conducted studies to examine the effects of a new fertilizer on plant growth. Team A hypothesized that the new fertilizer would significantly enhance the growth rate of tomato plants compared to plants grown with traditional fertilizers. They measured the height of the plants weekly and reported that their growth rate increased by an average of 30% with the new fertilizer.

Meanwhile, Team B proposed that the new fertilizer would have no significant effect on growth rate compared to the traditional fertilizers. Their results suggested that while there was a minor increase in height, it was within the margin of error and statistically insignificant.

Both teams presented their research at a science conference. Based on the hypotheses and findings of these teams, which conclusion is most likely?

Team A's hypothesis is correct; the new fertilizer noticeably enhances tomato plant growth.

Team B's hypothesis is correct; the new fertilizer has no significant impact on growth.

Both hypotheses are valid, but more research is needed to confirm their findings.

The results of Team A are true, but Team B is partially correct about the effects falling within the margin of error.

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