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Scientific Proof that ‘Metabo-Herb’ causes your tomatoes to grow faster than ‘Super-Grow.’ Decades of scientific research has resulted in the development of a new plant fertilizer that promotes plant growth better than any other product on the market—including ‘Super Grow.’ ‘Metabo-Herb’ is a clinically formulated fertilizer that is scientifically proven to outperform all other products. We don’t just say that our product is better, we prove it! The following experiment provides definitive, scientific proof of the superiority of ‘Metabo-Herb’ over ‘Super-Grow. Two side by side one-acre fields were planted with the same variety of tomatoes. One of the fields was fertilized with ‘Metabo-Herb,’ the other was not. At the end of the season, plants were randomly sampled from each field and compared with respect to growth (plant height). The differences in growth between the plants are amazing and scientifically proven! A statistically significant difference in plant height between the groups proves the superiority of ‘Metabo-Herb” over our competitors. Growth (height in inches) ‘Metabo-Herb’ Without 48 39 52 31 43 36 49 29 50 37 37 39 51 36 47 34 48 37 42 38 53 33 50 43 29 32 48 29 47 26 Mean 46 35 Plants fertilized with Metabo-Herb grew on average 11 inches taller than those without. These data scientifically prove the superiority of Metabo-Herb over Super Grow. But don’t take our word for it—Listen to what gardeners around the country have to say about our product: I’ve never had such tall plants—Metabo-Herb made my garden the envy of the town. -Billy J. (Winchester, TN) My tomatoes have never grown so fast! -Nancy C. (Harrell, SD) After using Metabo-Herb, I’ll never use anything else. -Andrew S. (Southampton, MD) My tomato plants are the biggest I’ve ever had...just look at them! -Johnny V. (Yucca, AZ) In addition to be scientifically proven to be more effective than our competitors, Metabo-Herb is less expensive! For $49.98 you can order a 40 pound bag of Metabo-Herb—just put it on your garden and watch your plants grow like never before. Don’t Delay, Send only $49.98 to: Fleece-You Enterprises Swindler Lane Deceit, RI 70725 Metabo-Herb Activity—Critical Question Sets What specific claims do the manufactures make about their product? Explain why it is important that all individuals—not just scientists—have a clear understanding of science as a method of inquiry. Identify the following components of the study: Control Group: Experimental Group: Dependent Variable: Independent Variable: Controlled Variable(s): What comments/questions do you think scientists who review the work might have for the researchers who conducted this study? Also describe one universal rule (e.g., gravity,diffusion, energy conversions, etc.) that you believe a human body obeys, explain how it accomplishes that feat, and describe how you know it to be true.

Answer 1

in the above given excert, manufacturer claims that its product is a best fertiliser in comparison to the other fertilisers. They claimed that their product help in the fast growth of tomatoes.

In general, manufacturers claim that their products are best in comparison to the other companies. they also claim to indulge new technology and always claim that their product is unique and new to the market.

It is necessary that all the individual must have basic scientific knowledge about the product they are going to use. this is because if they are not aware about what is the science involve in the functioning and how the thing actually act, then the individual will be able to make the correct choice.

in the above experiment:

control group- tomato plant without Metabo-herb

experimental group- tomato plant with Metabo-herb

independent variable- fertiizer

dependent variable-plant growth

controlled variable-tomato plant

scientists who reviewed the work may asked the researcher:

1. how can you say that Metabo-herb is responsible for the growth?

2. Had you cross-verified the fact by growing the seeds of reviewed plant without Metabo-herb keeping the environment as a factor?

3. Does soil nutrients are checked? they may be factors which can cause impact.