Inquiry Check Sheet

Name:

Inquiry

Problem, Question, Goal, or Hypothesis stated with

accuracy

yes maybe no

clarity

yes maybe no

Procedure

has sufficient detail for duplication

yes maybe no

variables are identified and complete

yes maybe no

matches the Problem, Question, Goal, or Hypothesis:

yes maybe no

Data

was collected accurately

yes maybe no

sufficiently described observations

yes maybe no
was recorded in an organized way (sketches, charts, tables)
yes maybe no

Summary of data was

accurate

yes maybe no

communicated in a way to help understand the data and any relationships. Graph, time line, sequences of pictures or sketches

yes maybe no

Transformation of data

communicates how the data suggests the conclusion(s)

yes maybe no

suggests convincing reasons as to how the data supports the conclusion(s)

yes maybe no

Conclusion(s)

go beyond restating or summarizing results

yes maybe no

are supported by data

yes maybe no
are comprehensive
yes maybe no
are logical
yes maybe no
include future recommendations
yes maybe no

 

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