The student provides relevant background information about the mechanism of seed germination and the factors that influence it. The methodology of the investigation is appropriate and focused on answering the research question. The student shows full awareness of safety, ethical and environmental concerns that can arise during the experiment. However, the aim of the experiment is not clearly stated in the Introduction section, which should have been presented first. The null hypothesis is not stated, but the hypothesis stated is well-phrased and appropriate.
