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Inquiry means to request information by asking questions.
To seek information by asking a question
When the meaning of something is not known, you seek information. These are called questions.
Theoretical Research Questions.
Asking is a great way to learn because you are asking for information directly.
Inquiry
If you are interviewing a librarian about library questions such as how many people ask questions each day, then it is a primary source. If you are asking a librarian where to find information about other topics, it is not a source of information. It is merely asking directions.
People ask questions because they need information. You could talk without questions, but you'd never learn anything and would soon start pointing to things and asking questions with gestures!
"Asking" is the present tense of the verb "to ask" - to make a request of someone.
listening to information and then asking questions to expand on that information
listening to information and then asking questions to expand on that knowledge
The teaching method developed to draw information out of a student by asking questions is called the Socratic method. This method is based on a series of questions and answers between the teacher and students to stimulate critical thinking and promote deeper understanding of the topic being discussed.