Before you read any further, write a definition of what you think scientific inquiry is. Keep … See more

As you read about each descriptor below, think about what would make an inquiry more or less scientific. If you think a descriptor is important, use it to revise your definition o… See more

We will present three descriptors of scientific inquiry. Each provides a different perspective and emphasizes a different aspect of scientific inquiry. We will draw on all three de… See more

We define scientific inquiry in an operational sense—what does it mean to doscientific inquiry? What kind of process would satisfy all three descriptors: carefully planning a… See more

Look for ways to extend what the field knows in an area that has already received attention by other researchers. Specifically, you can search for a program of research carried out … See more

To get a full sense of the definition of scientific inquiry we will use throughout this book, it is helpful to spend a little time with each of the key terms. We first want to make clear … See more