Process:  - Get some seeds - Pick a spot to plant them - Dig a hole in the dirt - Put the seed in the hole - Pour some water on the seed and hole - Cover up the hole - Press down on it - Spray some plant food on it.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose the calorie count goes up happens, how will it affect less seeds grow.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?

no