The concentration of salt in water affects the hatching of brine shrimp eggs. A scientist wants to determine the best conditions in which to hatch the shrimp eggs. In a laboratory, brine shrimp will grow at room temperature in small glass containers of salt water.
Describe the steps of a controlled experiment that would determine the best saltwater concentration in which to hatch brine shrimp eggs. In your response, be sure to indicate
  • the materials that will be used
  • the type of data that will be collected
  • how the data will be used to answer questions about the salt requirements of brine shrimp.

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