In this section, write your predicted outcomes for the experiment. Form your hypothesis by using an if/then statement.
If there is an increase in herbicide then the weeds will decrease, also if we spend the additional money towards seed inspection then their could be a dramatic decrease towards the weeds due to the fact that the seeds are being inspected.
Data
Method
Cost
Percent Land Reclaimed
Apply Herbicide
$60
2%
Sort Seeds
$200
10%
Data Analysis
Answer each question in 3-5 complete sentences and include evidence from your data to support your answers.
Which method was more effective?
Which method was more expensive?
Considering the cost and benefit of each method, which would you recommend?
Based on the data provided, it appears that sorting seeds was more effective in reclaiming land, with a 10% increase compared to a 2% increase from applying herbicide. Therefore, sorting seeds was more effective in this experiment.
In terms of cost, applying herbicide was less expensive at $60 compared to sorting seeds at $200. Therefore, applying herbicide was the cheaper method in this experiment.
Considering the cost and benefit of each method, I would recommend sorting seeds despite it being more expensive. The increase in land reclaimed by sorting seeds outweighed the cost difference, making it a more cost-effective option in the long run.