Question

after running the experiment, mrs. buck collected these data:
sunny shady
average length of 100 poppies 8.4 inches 15.8 inches
how would you interpret these results?
would you accept or reject your hypothesis?

Explanation:

1. Interpretation of Results: The data shows the average length of 100 poppies in sunny conditions is 8.4 inches, while in shady conditions it is 15.8 inches. This indicates that, on average, poppies grown in shady areas have a greater length than those grown in sunny areas. This suggests that the amount of sunlight (sunny vs. shady) may have an impact on the growth (length) of poppies, with less direct sunlight (shady) potentially being more favorable for their growth in terms of length.
2. Accept or Reject Hypothesis: To determine this, we need to know the initial hypothesis. Typically, if the hypothesis was related to the effect of sunlight on poppy growth (e.g., hypothesizing that sunny conditions would lead to longer poppies, or that shady conditions would, or no difference), we compare with the results. Since the average length is significantly higher in shady conditions, if the hypothesis was that sunny conditions promote longer growth (or that there's no difference), we would reject it. If the hypothesis was that shady conditions lead to longer growth, we would accept it. Assuming a common hypothesis like "Sunny conditions lead to longer poppy growth" (a typical null or alternative hypothesis setup), the results show the opposite, so we would reject that hypothesis.

Answer:

• Interpretation: On average, poppies in shady areas (15.8 inches) are longer than those in sunny areas (8.4 inches), suggesting sunlight exposure affects poppy length, with shade favoring greater length.
• Accept/Reject Hypothesis: Depends on the initial hypothesis. If the hypothesis was that sunny conditions promote longer growth (or no difference), reject it; if it was that shade promotes longer growth, accept it. (For a common hypothesis like "Sunny conditions lead to longer poppies", reject the hypothesis.)