A researcher studying the effects of a new fertilizer on crop yield concludes that the fertilizer is a significant improvement because it increases yield by 20%. This conclusion is most likely influenced by:(1 point) Responses A well-designed experiment. A well-designed experiment. A value judgment A value judgment Replication of the results in other studies. Replication of the results in other studies. Precise measurement of crop yield.

Answer 1

The most likely influence on the researcher's conclusion that the fertilizer is a significant improvement because it increases yield by 20% would be A value judgment.

This is because the conclusion about what constitutes a "significant improvement" can depend on subjective interpretations of what is considered meaningful or beneficial in the context of crop yield and agricultural practices.