NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

COTABATO CITY

THE CAUSAL COMPARATIVE OF MANURE AND BONE MEAL AS FERTILIZER

ON GROWTH AND CROP YIELD OF MUNG BEAN (VIGNA RADIATA)

TRISHA MAE PASLANGAN

RASHMIA MAE R. MAD
MUAMAR MARICOR
ELLA SUMAMBAN
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Research Design

To investigate the comparative effects of manure and bone meal as fertilizers on the growth

and crop yield of mung beans, an experimental research design can be employed. Here is our

outline for this study: Divide the mung bean plants into two groups. Manure Group, this mung

beans will be treated with manure as fertilizer. Bone Meal Group, mung beans treated with bone

meal as fertilizer. Next we will randomly assign the mung bean plants to each group to ensure an

equal distribution of variables that may affect growth and yield. Set up identical conditions for

all groups, including soil type, sunlight exposure, watering schedule, and temperature. Then we

will apply the appropriate amount of manure to the Manure Group and to the Bone Meal Group.

Follow recommended application rates for each fertilizer type. After that we measure and record

relevant variables, such as plant height, number of leaves, flowering time, and crop yield, at

regular intervals throughout the growth period. We will use appropriate statistical tests to

compare the growth among the different groups. Analyze the data and draw conclusions based

on the statistical analysis and determine if there are significant differences in growth and crop

yield between the manure and bone meal. Lastly we will discuss the findings in the context of

existing literature and theories. Considering the implications of the results for agricultural

practices and potential recommendations for farmers. By following this experimental research

design, we can systematically compare the effects of manure and bone meal as fertilizers on the

growth and crop yield of mung beans, providing valuable insights for agricultural practices.

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 Setting

The research experiment will be conducted at a member's house located in Cotabato City,

specifically on San Pablo Apitong Street.

Respondents

The "respondents" are the mung bean plants. They react to the different fertilizers by

growing, flowering, and producing beans. Manure and Bone Meal are the participants in our

research topic since these two variables are the only ones who can answer our research query.

Sampling Technique

The mung bean plants were randomly assigned to two groups (Manure and Bone Meal), ensuring

a fair chance for each plant to receive either fertilizer. This helps minimize biases, making sure

any differences observed in plant growth are more likely due to the fertilizers rather than other

factors. This approach helps ensure a fair comparison between the two fertilizers, providing more

reliable and unbiased results. (In experimental studies, term "sampling technique" might not

directly apply in the traditional sense of selecting a sample from a population, as seen in

observational or survey-based research. Instead the focus is often on the manipulation of

variables rather than random sampling. The concept of grouping and assigning experimental

units to treatments is crucial.)

Data Gathering Procedure

We picked flower pots for planting beans with similar soil. Dividing the two into different

pots for each fertilizer type. Bean seeds in each pot following the planting instructions. Manure

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in one pot and bone meal in another. Water the plants well and check them often for problems.

We measure the plants regularly to see which one is taller and how many leaves and branches

they have. When they start to make flowers and beans, count them and weigh the beans while

picking them. All the information we collected, using math, to see if there are big differences

between the parts with different fertilizers. That's when to decide what kind of fertilizer makes a

big difference in how the beans grow.