Identification may include
- defining the scientific method
- listing the steps in the scientific method
- explaining the function of each step in the scientific method
- explaining the engineering design or problem-solving process
- investigating the Virginia FFA Organization's Agriscience Fair requirements and certifications.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the purpose of an AFNR research project?
- Why must researchers follow policies and guidelines when setting up studies?
- Why is it important to communicate your results?
- What is the difference between the scientific method and the engineering design process or problem-solving process?
- When beginning an agriscience project, how should one determine which process to use?
- Why do both the scientific method and the engineering design process require background research?
- How is a hypothesis written?
- What are ways of collecting and presenting data?
- What is a variable? What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
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