Nature of inquiry

 why do we ask questions?

Don't know certain answer
 why do we seek answers?
To know the truth

1. Inquire is defined as “a seeking for truth information or knowledge”. It is a problem solving technique.

How do we ask questions?

-We ask question by stating what, where, when, why, and how

2. The information and data process true questioning begins with gathering by applying different human
senses

Hypothesis-states your prediction about your research will find

3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death

4. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation

INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION

An investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “ inquiry”. It is a systematic examination of a certain

event.

Immersion- a process whereby a research immerse himself in data gathering activities and the data he
has gathered is carefully read or examined by him in detail

combining the idea of an inquiry investigation and immersion the concept of research comes in

what is research?

From old French reserche re-(expressing intensive force) cerchier - “tto search”

Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes the collection,
presentation, analysis, an interpretation of facts that line and individuals speculation with reality.

How to present data? We do panel discussion

interpretation = % or ratios

defined as the creative new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way
so as to generate new concepts, methodologist and understanding. This could include synthesis and
analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to new creative outcomes

solution to problems must be based on knowledge not on beliefs