1.4 - The Role of Inquiry and Critical Thinking in Social Sciences
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in the inquiry process?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to know.
Define critical thinking in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of evaluation and bias.
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What is the first stage of the inquiry process?
💡 Hint: What comes before investigating?
Critical thinking helps us to:
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of critical thinking.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a news article related to immigration policies. Identify the biases present and discuss how they affect the article's credibility.
💡 Hint: Look for adjectives that may show bias.
Propose your inquiry question on a current social issue. Outline the steps you will take to investigate it using the inquiry process.
💡 Hint: Be specific about your sources and why they matter.
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