A student begins an inquiry for

a two-page essay with the
research question, “What are
some examples of
mammals?” After doing some
research, they discover they
are more interested in
focusing on marsupials. Which
of the following would be their
revised research question?
Why do mammals
exist?
What are some of the
different types of
mammals?
What are the
differences between
mammals and
marsupials?
Are marsupials
mammals?

1 answer

Given the student's interest in focusing on marsupials after initially researching mammals, the most suitable revised research question would be:

"Are marsupials mammals?"

This question allows the student to explore the specific group of marsupials within the broader category of mammals, and it directly addresses their newfound interest.