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Chapter 1, Problem 16RQ

(a)

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To determine: The dependent and independent variable of the given experiment.

Introduction: The independent variable is that which changes with time. The dependent variable is that which always depends on the independent variable. Both variables work accordingly in a controlled manner.

(b)

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To determine: The control used in the experiment.

Introduction: In this experiment, baby guppies are given vitamin D deficient food, and their growth is measured on every third day continuously for three weeks.

(c)

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To determine: The graph with a legend according to the data provided in the table.

Introduction: The dependent and independent variables are used in the experiment in the form of average body length of the fish and the period used to measure the average length.

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To determine: The time during which growth is the slowest and the fastest.

Introduction: The average body length of the guppies increases with the passage of the time. It can be deducted with the help of a graph.

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