Why Was It Important That Redi Replicate Each Treatment Four

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why was it important that Redi replicate each treatment four times in each experiment?

• A)to reduce the likelihood of getting an accidental result
• B)to practice his technique and make sure the experiment was done correctly
• C)to make sure that there was enough meat to attract flies
• D)to make sure that he made efficient use of his lab equipment

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Definitions:

Labor Productivity

An indicator of economic efficiency that evaluates the quantity of goods and services produced (output) relative to the total hours spent in producing those goods and services.

Complementary Resources

Resources used together in production that increase each other's effectiveness.

Fixed Proportions

A production condition where inputs must be combined in strict, unchanging ratios to produce output.

Substitution Effect

The change in the quantity demanded of a good resulting from a change in its price, making it more or less expensive relative to other goods.