Two students completed an experiment to determine if pestici…

Two students completed an experiment to determine if pesticide use at local farms was causing fish kills in a local pond. The steps of the experiment are listed below. Select one location to collect water samples in the pond. Collect a 5-mL water sample at 8 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm for 10 days. Measure the amount of pesticide present in each sample using different measurement tools. After analyzing their data, the students conclude that pesticide runoff from farms is causing the fish to die in the pond. Which of these statements best describes why their conclusion is not valid? (2 points)

A scientist wants to know if consuming fast food increases o…

A scientist wants to know if consuming fast food increases obesity in teens. He interviews 500 nutritionists, and 450 of them believe fast food consumed more than once a week increases obesity. The scientist concludes that consumption of fast food increases obesity. Why is the scientist’s conclusion most likely unreliable? (2 points)

Two students completed an experiment to determine if pestici…

Two students completed an experiment to determine if pesticide use at local farms was causing fish kills in a local pond. The steps of the experiment are listed below. Select different locations to collect water samples in the pond. Collect a 5-mL water sample at 8 am at a different location each day for 10 days. Measure the amount of pesticide present in each sample using the same measurement tools. After analyzing their data, the students conclude that pesticide runoff from farms is not causing the fish to die in the pond. Which of these statements best describes why their conclusion is not valid? (2 points)