Question $1[42]$

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture is planning to support smallholder cattle

farmers by providing support through farms and Nguni cattle. Nguni cattle are

generally known for their ability to adapt to harsh environments and require less

management inputs. However, the department wants to first know if Nguni cattle will

perform better than Bonsmara cattle under drought conditions. Answer the

questions below based on the information above.

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Explain how the department can know which breed will be better than the

other. $(4)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ The department would like to base its argument on tangible proof, please

explain the steps it needs to take to have such proof in detail. $(25)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ Explain four $(4)$ ways in which the department can communicate the their

Department findings to the public. $(8)$

$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Explain any statistical method they can use to test the difference between

the two breeds. $(5)$