Scenario Poultry Scientists Recorded Data to Help Maximize Farmers' Yields

question 43

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Scenario
Poultry scientists recorded data to help maximize farmers' yields. They collected data about when in the life of eggs were laid by hens, how many eggs were laid by each hen in a particular age range, the weight of those eggs and the weight of the chicks that eventually hatched from those eggs. Examine the data table to answer the following questions
Egg and Chick Weight from Hens of Different Ages

-Which hypothesis can be addressed with these data?

• A)The time of egg laying has an impact on egg weight.
• B)Bigger eggs result in larger mature chickens.
• C)Young hens have fewer offspring (chicks)alive at 3 months than do older hens.
• D)Egg weight is related to the amount of yolk in an egg.