Critical Thinking Flashcards

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What are the 9 intellectual standards CAPRDBLSF -M

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Clarity

Accuracy

Precision

Relevance

Depth

Breadth

Logic

Significance

Fairness

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1] Clarity

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Clarity = a gateway standard and relevant to all other standards [requesting an example]

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2] Accuracy

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Accuracy = addressing the validity of information at hand [how can we find out if that true]

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3] Precision

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Precision = helps refine information [can you give more details?]

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~ 4] Relevance ~

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Relevance = evaluates what s most related to the issue [ How does this relate to the issue?]
[does it relate]

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5] Depth

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Depth = addresses the complexities of an issue [ what are the root causes fo the issue and are we addressing them?]

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6] Breadth

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Breadth = Addresses various interpretation of an issue
[do we need to consider another point of view?]

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7] Logic

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Logic = thoughts are mutually supporting and makes sense

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8] Fairness

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Fairness = a gut check to avoid personal interests ego [ what is the justification of my thoughts?]

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~ 9] Significance ~

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Significance = most important pieces of an argument or issue [ which idea or concept is most important? ]
[ideas that are important]

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11
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What are methods for evaluating information

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Absorption or Sponging
-Good For —> taking in large amounts of information ; does not require much effort
-Bad For —> easy to get overloaded ; hard to tell relevance

Vs.

Sifting =
-Good For —> choosing relevant information
-Bad For —> takes time

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~ What is the definition of an objective claim ~

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Independent of what people think to be true / Measurably true

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What is the definition of a subjective claim

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Subjective claim = depending on what people think to be true. / not necessarily testable or measured

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14
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Difference between a statement and an argument

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Statement = an assertion for a claim.

Argument = proposes a measurable reason for a given conclusion.

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