You design an experiment to test how ultraviolet radiation effects the development of a species of frog tadpoles.You set up your experiment so that there are 50 replicates,instead of only 10.Why is it a good idea to have so many replicates?
A) A greater number of replicates makes no difference. The 40 additional replicates are a waste of time and money
B) A greater number of replicates will create pseudo replication.
C) The more replicates you have the greater the likelihood of obtaining significant results.
D) All of the above.

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The more replicates you have, the greater the sample size and power of the statistical test, which increases the likelihood of obtaining significant results. A larger sample size also reduces the potential for error in the experiment. Option A is incorrect because having a greater number of replicates is not a waste of time and money, as it can lead to more accurate and reliable results. Option B is incorrect because having multiple replicates does not create pseudo-replication unless they are not independent of each other.

You Design an Experiment to Test How Ultraviolet Radiation Effects