Understanding Inquiry Process

What is the primary purpose of inquiry?

• To entertain and amuse.

• To avoid difficult questions.

• To confirm existing beliefs.

• To seek knowledge and understanding.

How does asking questions contribute to inquiry?

• Asking questions drives inquiry by fostering exploration and critical thinking.

• Inquiry is solely based on established facts, not questions.

• Questions are irrelevant to the process of inquiry.

• Asking questions leads to immediate answers without further thought.

What role does curiosity play in the inquiry process?

• Curiosity is a catalyst for exploration and critical thinking in the inquiry process.

• Curiosity only leads to superficial understanding in the inquiry process.

• Curiosity is irrelevant to the inquiry process and its outcomes.

• Curiosity hinders the inquiry process by causing distractions.

What types of evidence can be collected during an inquiry?

• Circumstantial evidence

• Heuristic evidence

• Physical evidence, documentary evidence, testimonial evidence, digital evidence, expert opinions.

• Anecdotal evidence

Why is it important to gather information from various sources?

• To limit the amount of information available.

• To avoid confusion and simplify the topic.

• It is important to gather information from various sources to ensure accuracy, reduce bias, and gain a comprehensive understanding.

• To focus solely on one perspective.

How can experiments be a part of the inquiry process?

• Experiments do not provide any data for analysis.

• Experiments are only useful for scientific research.

• Experiments are a waste of time in the inquiry process.

• Experiments provide empirical evidence and help test hypotheses in the inquiry process.

What is meant by exploring concepts in inquiry?

• It means investigating and questioning ideas to deepen understanding.

• It means avoiding any form of critical thinking.

• It refers to accepting ideas without questioning them.

• It involves memorizing facts without understanding.

How does inquiry help in making connections between information?

• Inquiry limits exploration to predefined answers.

• Inquiry only focuses on memorization of facts.

• Inquiry discourages critical thinking and analysis.

• Inquiry helps in making connections between information by promoting critical thinking and exploration, enabling the identification of relationships and patterns.

What are some benefits of inquiry-based learning?

• Reduced student participation in class

• Benefits of inquiry-based learning include enhanced critical thinking, increased engagement, improved retention of knowledge, and the development of research and collaboration skills.

• Limited opportunities for hands-on learning

• Increased reliance on rote memorization

In what ways does inquiry expand knowledge?

• Inquiry limits knowledge by discouraging questions.

• Inquiry expands knowledge by promoting critical thinking and exploration.

• Inquiry is solely about memorizing facts.

• Inquiry only benefits those with prior knowledge.