Plant growth: pattern before explanation

Stage 1 of 4

Inspect the dataset

Compare the pattern and variability across the two groups.

Synthetic seven-day height changesDesign-authored table frame · exact source-bound cells

Group	Changes (cm)
12-hour light	4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
4-hour light	1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9

Stage 2 of 4

Select observations supported by the displayed values.

Select the warranted observations.

Design-authored prompt · exact source-bound choices

The 12-hour group values are higher in this dataset. The 4-hour group values range from 1.5 to 1.9 cm.

Stage 3 of 4

Distinguish what was observed from what would require another test.

Design synthesis · proposed support

A group difference is visible in this synthetic dataset. The dataset alone does not establish why the groups differ or a general mechanism.

Observation and explanation have different evidentiary status.

Which claims stay within the dataset's evidentiary boundary?

Design-authored prompt · exact source-bound choices

The supplied group values differ. The dataset alone does not establish a general causal mechanism.

Stage 4 of 4

Use the values, name the causal limit, and propose a follow-up test.

What pattern is visible, what remains unexplained, and what follow-up would you run?

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