Developing Analysis Questions

Analysis

Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations.

Skills to be Demonstrated
seeing patterns organization of parts recognition of hidden meanings identification of components
Key words to consider as you develop objectives and questions...
analyze assumption break down categorize classify compare conclusion contrast correlate diagram				differentiate discover dissect distinction distinguish divide examine focus function	illustrate infer inspect limit list motive outline point out prioritize	recognize relationships separate simplify subdivide survey take part in test for theme
Questions

What are the parts or features of...?
How is _____ related to...?
Why do you think...?
What is the theme...?
What motive is there...?
Can you list the parts...?
What inference can you make...?
What conclusions can you draw...?
How would you categorize...?
Can you identify the different parts...?
What evidence can you find...?
What is the relationship between...?
What is the function of...?
What ideas justify...?

Possible Projects/Assignments

Design a questionnaire to gather information.
Write a commercial to sell a new product.
Conduct an investigation to produce information to support a view.
Make a flow chart to show the critical stages.
Construct a graph to illustrate selected information.
Make a jigsaw puzzle.
Make a family tree showing relationships.
Put on a play about the study area.
Write a biography of the study person.
Prepare a report about the area of study.
Arrange a party. Make all the arrangements and record the steps needed.
Review a work of art in terms of form, colour and texture.