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A student noticed many more clover plants in a shaded area on the north side of a building than in a sunny area on the south side of the building. The student stated, "Clover plants must prefer shade." Is this conclusion scientifically justified?

A. Yes; it was based on an observation.
B. Yes; many plants were observed.
C. No; the exact number of clover plants in each of the two locations was not recorded.
D. No; factors other than shade may have caused the difference.



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Final answer:

The conclusion that clover plants prefer shade based on observations alone is not scientifically valid.


Explanation:

No; factors other than shade may have caused the difference. The student's conclusion that clover plants prefer shade is not scientifically justified as there could be other factors influencing the plant distribution such as soil type, moisture levels, or competition among plants.


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