When designing an experiment to study tree growth, the following four treatments are used: none, irrigation only, fertilization

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When designing an experiment to study tree growth, the following four treatments are used: none, irrigation only, fertilization

only, irrigation and fertilization. A row of 10 trees is used in the study and each tree is randomly assigned to one of the four treatments. How many different treatment arrangements are possible

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KatRina [158] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-13T11:32:06+03:00

KatRina [158]3 years ago

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Answer:

286 different treatment arrangements

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a combination problem.

We want to share 10 trees amongst 4 experimental groups.

13C3 = 286 different treatment arrangements.