PROBLEM - The problem is the specific question that you are trying to answer. It should be stated in the form of a question. A good problem or question should involve a choice or decision between two or more possibilities.  Be specific, state what you will be deciding between and what you will measure to determine the answer experimentally.
 
example: Do bean plants grow taller with ACME or Generic brand fertilizer?

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