Elements & Standards of Crit. Thinking M2 Part 2

Question 1

Inference

Answer 1

A logical process of drawing conclusions.

A mental step by which one concludes that something is true based on something else being true or appearing to be so.

Question 2

Assumption

Answer 2

Something we presuppose. Unstated or hidden beliefs that support our explicit reasoning.

Question 3

Accuracy

Answer 3

Being near to the true value or meaning of something

Question 4

Clarity

Answer 4

Being unambiguous and easily understood

Question 5

Concepts

Answer 5

General categories or ideas by which we interpret or classify information used in our thinking

Question 6

Implication

Answer 6

What logically follows from reasoning

Question 7

Point of view

Answer 7

The particular perspective from which something is observed or thought through

Question 8

Precision

Answer 8

Being precise or exact

Question 9

Purpose

Answer 9

The goal or objective of reasoning

Question 10

The elements of reasoning are also known as the:

Answer 10

Parts of thinking & Fundamental structures of thought

Question 11

The mind drawing conclusions on the basis of reasons defines which process?

Answer 11

Inferring & Reasoning

Question 12

Theories are examples of:

Answer 12

Concepts