Explain the reason
Outline the circumstances for the communication
Gather information
Observations, research, experimentation, etc.
Explore the topic by creating the questions
Use – What, Who, Why, How, Where, When.
Determine what’s already known and what’s needed to be known.
Formulate an explanation of the evidence or circumstances
Assess, analyse, interpret, outline possible explanations
Connect the explanation to the purpose and create predictions
So, I think what you are saying is (Confirmation Inquiry)
Note: Also see (Skills > Assessment) for ways of gathering information and analysing data.