Question
A student is writing a research paper on the I.Q Zoo. The student has found evidence from several sources. Read the evidence.
The 1955, Keller and Marian Breland opened the I.Q. Zoo, an animal training facility and tourist attraction in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
At the I.Q. Zoo, the Brelands used their backgrounds in psychology to train animals to perform bizarre tasks. For instance, they trained raccoons to play baseball and ducks to play the drums.
The Brelands' training techniques unlike those of most other animal trainers of the time, relied on rewards rather than punishments. The Brelands ignored behaviors that they did not want and rewarded positive behavior with treats.
Based on the evidence the student has gathered so far, choose the most logical research question that the student can use to frame an inquiry
10 points
What made the I.Q. Zoo different from other zoos?
When was the best time of year to visit the I.Q. Zoo?
How did the Brelands come up with the idea for the I.Q. Zoo?
What can people expect to see at zoos today?
The 1955, Keller and Marian Breland opened the I.Q. Zoo, an animal training facility and tourist attraction in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
At the I.Q. Zoo, the Brelands used their backgrounds in psychology to train animals to perform bizarre tasks. For instance, they trained raccoons to play baseball and ducks to play the drums.
The Brelands' training techniques unlike those of most other animal trainers of the time, relied on rewards rather than punishments. The Brelands ignored behaviors that they did not want and rewarded positive behavior with treats.
Based on the evidence the student has gathered so far, choose the most logical research question that the student can use to frame an inquiry
10 points
What made the I.Q. Zoo different from other zoos?
When was the best time of year to visit the I.Q. Zoo?
How did the Brelands come up with the idea for the I.Q. Zoo?
What can people expect to see at zoos today?
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Based on the evidence the student has gathered about the I.Q. Zoo and its unique training techniques, the most logical research question to frame an inquiry would be:
**What made the I.Q. Zoo different from other zoos?**
This question directly relates to the distinct characteristics of the I.Q. Zoo, such as the Brelands' use of psychological principles in training and the focus on innovative animal performances, which sets it apart from traditional zoos.
**What made the I.Q. Zoo different from other zoos?**
This question directly relates to the distinct characteristics of the I.Q. Zoo, such as the Brelands' use of psychological principles in training and the focus on innovative animal performances, which sets it apart from traditional zoos.
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