The Inquiry Model

Question 1

The Inquiry Model Steps

Answer 1

1. Identify a problem or question
2. Develop a hypothesis
3. Gather data
4. Analyze the data
5. Draw conclusions

Question 2

The Inquiry Model

Answer 2

A process of inquiry - an investigation that follows a formal procedure

Question 3

Research Methods

Answer 3

• Case studies
• Experiments
• Sample surveys
• Interviews
• Observation

Question 4

Data Analysis

Answer 4

Process that involves three steps:
1. Data should be separated between relevant and irrelevant
2. Data should be organized in a way that is clear
3. Should be analyzed in terms of how it supports, or fails to support, the hypothesis

Question 5

Drawing Conclusions

Answer 5

A conclusion is an answer to a question being asked.
Based on the hypothesis, conclusions can be divided into 4 categories:
1. The evidence supports the hypothesis
2. There is some evidence in support of the hypothesis
3. The evidence does not support the hypothesis
4. The evidence supports an alternative hypothesis

Question 6

The three general tests used to confirm the value of a study

Answer 6

objectivity, relevance and validity

Question 7

Dr. Potti

Answer 7

He discovered a method in which he could match cancer treatments specifically to the person and tumor. It was described as the holy grail of cancer.

Question 8

Issue with Dr. Potti

Answer 8

Two research doctors kept finding errors in Dr. Potti’s research. They found that Potti’s data would potentially be giving patients the worst type of treatment instead of the best.
The study continued despite research against it
The study finally stopped because they found that Potti lied about credentials on his resume

Question 9

Elizabeth Holmes

Answer 9

• She promised she could blood test people with a small prick of a finger
• She promised she could deliver results in just a few hours. However, the product she created was not ready to be used by consumers and the technology was not advanced enough.
• The test results were forged and inaccurate