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.