Question

Advocates for organic farming claim that their methods result in a number of benefits to farmers, consumers, and the environment. A group of scientists is conducting a study on the benefits to farmers, consumers, and the environment. A group of scientists is conducting a study on benefits of organic farming. Which observation would be most likely to lead to a testable hypothesis about the benefits of organic farming for the environment
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Answer 1

To gauge the possible link between organic farming and biodiversity, scientists should compare the number of plant and animal species that they observe located near organic and conventional farms. In this experimental situation, species observed in conventional farm areas would serve as the control
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Hypothesis

Answer 2

C. The presence of higher biodiversity in areas where organic farming is practiced.

Answer 3

The hypothesis could be formulated as follows: "Organic farming practices are associated with a greater diversity of plant and animal species compared to conventional farming practices."