Question

Nancy and Paul are designing an experiment to measure the amount of honey produced by each of the bee hives they keep. What should Paul and Nancy do to ensure a fair comparison between all the hives?

Create a scale that can measure the density of the harvested honey.
Take pictures of the combs before and after they are removed from the hive.
Document the number of honey-making bees per hive.
Establish a standard unit and method for measuring the honey.

Answer 1

Answer: D: Establish a standard unit and method for measuring the honey.

Explanation: I got it right on the test.

density doesn't matter, pictures aren't very scientific or accurate, and the number of bees doesn't matter

Answer 2

C. Document the number of honey-making bees per hive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the given options, the only useful criteria towards the experimental design of honey production are to "document the number of honey-making bees per hive". We know that the increased number of animals would increase the workforce and thus increase the production of honey (direct relation). Therefore, this will give a direct assessment of honey production.