Skinny Questions:
- Are about basic facts
- Will get you a one or two word answer
Ex. Yes or No questions
Fat Questions:
- Take a lot of information to answer
- Explain why or how
- Make connections, predictions, or comparisons
Ex. Why did...?, What would happen if...?, What caused...?
Exploratory Questions (also known as concept questions):
- To gain understanding of a new topic
- Typically begin with "What"
Ex. What are the types of simple machines used in...?
Descriptive Questions:
- Presents a picture of a specific situation
- Typically begin with "How" or "Who"
Ex. How do students at JIS use technology in their learning?
Explanatory Questions:
- Build upon exploratory and descriptive research questions
- Gives reasons for why things occur
Ex. Why do students at JIS use technology in their learning?
Cause & Effect Questions:
- Explains the relationship between two events
Ex. What are the causes and effects of global warming?