Unit 4: What is Critical Thinking and Why is it Important?

Question 1

True or False: In a “root cause analysis” you only diagnose the cause of the issue, but do not suggest possible solutions.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of these dictionary citations is correct?

a. Critical. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical
b. Critical. In Merriam Webster online. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical
c. Merriam Webster. (2018). Critical. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical
d. Merriam-Webster. (2018.). Critical. In Merriam Webster online. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical

Answer 2

d. Merriam-Webster. (2018.). Critical. In Merriam Webster online. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical

Question 3

True or False: Critical thinking improves language and presentations skills.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Critical thinking is:

a. A foundation for effective communication
b. The principle skill used in effective decision making
c. A way to uncover bias and prejudice
d. All of the above

Answer 4

d. All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot of questions?

a. starbursting
b. spider-webbing
c. firesparking
d. star-brighting

Answer 5

a. starbursting