A farmer has noticed that his soybean plants produce more beans in some years than others. He claims to always apply the same amount of fertilizer to the plants but he suspects the difference in crop yield may have something to do with the amount of water the crops receive. The
farmer has observed that the soybeans on his farm usually receive between 0 to 0.5 inches of water per day, but he is unsure of the optimal
amount of water with which to irrigate.
2
Use the scientific method to address the farmer's needs:
а
In Data Table 1, state a research question that will directly address the farmer's problem.
b
Conduct online research on "soybean crop irrigation." Record pertinent information and the web sites you used in Data Table 1.
Do not copy text directly from the sources, as this is considered glagiarism.
С
Construct a testable hypothesis. The hypothesis should be phrased as a complete sentence, able to be supported or refuted by an
investigation. Record the hypothesis in Data Table 1.
d
Design an experiment to test the hypothesis. Be as specific as possible in describing what will be observed or measured. Record
your study design in Data Table 1.