The students plan to gather data from the project. Which of the following would be the best way to present what they gather from experimental groups as opposed to controls?
A) qualitatively, noting color, size, and so on
B) measuring the number of new colonies formed during every 12-hour period
C) counting the number of new colonies after a week
D) measuring the size of each new colony in millimeters (mm) of length
E) measuring the dry weight of all new colonies in grams

Question

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Measuring the number of new colonies formed during every 12-hour period would provide the most quantitative and precise data to compare between experimental groups and controls. Qualitative data may be difficult to compare and subjective, while the other options (counting after a week, measuring size, measuring dry weight) may miss important details about the growth rate or behavior of the colonies over time.

The Students Plan to Gather Data from the Project