Author Question: In order to see which variety of apple tree produces more fruit, a farmer sets up an experiment. He ... (Read 1032 times)

future617RT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
In order to see which variety of apple tree produces more fruit, a farmer sets up an experiment. He has three plots of land with different soil and natural water availability. Each plot has room for eight trees.
 
  The farmer randomly selects four locations in each plot for the first variety of tree and the other four get the second variety. This experiment is
  A) completely randomized with one factor: the variety of tree
  B) randomized block, blocked by plot of land
  C) completely randomized with two factors
  D) randomized block, blocked by variety of tree
  E) completely randomized with one factor: the plot of land

Question 2

It was discovered that a larger proportion of children who slept with nightlights later developed nearsightedness, compared to children who did not sleep with nightlights.
 
  The headlines read, Leaving a light on for you children causes nearsightedness Later it was pointed out that nearsighted people have more trouble seeing in the dark and are more likely to leave lights on at night for their kids. And those same nearsighted parents are likely to have nearsighted kids. This is an example of
  A) a randomized block design.
  B) a placebo.
  C) a lurking variable.
  D) bias.
  E) a control group.


kbennett34

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Opium has influenced much of the world's most popular literature. The following authors were all opium users, of varying degrees: Lewis Carroll, Charles, Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library