Question

you are conducting an experiment. the following statement is your hypothesis: the average number of deformed frogs in ponds that are polluted is greater than the average number of deformed frogs in non - polluted ponds.
analyze the data below. what conclusion can you draw from this data?

polluted pond	number of deformed frogs	non - polluted pond	number of deformed frogs
2	23	2	25
3	25	3	30
4	26	4	16
5	21	5	20
average:	22.8	average:	23

the hypothesis is true, the average number of deformed frogs in the polluted ponds and non - polluted ponds is almost the same.
a
the hypothesis is true, the polluted ponds have more deformed frogs than the non - polluted ponds.
b

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the averages

The average number of deformed frogs in polluted ponds is 22.8. The average number of deformed frogs in non - polluted ponds is 23.

Step2: Compare the averages

Since 22.8 < 23, the average number of deformed frogs in non - polluted ponds is greater than the average number of deformed frogs in polluted ponds. This means the hypothesis is false.

Answer:

Neither a nor b is correct as the data shows the average number of deformed frogs in non - polluted ponds is greater than in polluted ponds, so the hypothesis is false.