If we wanted to examine the effect of a fertilizer on the size of zucchini produced, we would need to establish both experimental and control groups.The control group for this experiment would be defined by the following conditions:
A) soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds.
B) soil, fertilizer, water, sun, and zucchini seeds.
C) soil, water, sun, and no zucchini seeds.
D) soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds.
E) soil, water, and sun.

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The control group should have all the same conditions as the experimental group except for the variable being tested, which is the fertilizer. Therefore, it should include soil, water, sun, and zucchini seeds, but no fertilizer.

If We Wanted to Examine the Effect of a Fertilizer