key words for critical thinking

a test on all of the key words i will need to know

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what is a 'reason'?
why the conclusion should happen
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what is a 'conclusion'?
what you are trying to persuade people of
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what is an 'example'?
something representative of the whole group and precisely about the topic being talked about to give further understanding
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what is 'evidence'?
a fact or statistic used to back up the reason
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what is an 'assumption'?
a missing reason
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what is 'hypothetical reasoning'?
a claim in the form of... (if, then, given that, on the condition that, provided that,etc). It looks at the consequences if something were to happen
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what is a 'counter argument'?
An argument against the conclusion with a reason AND a conclusion... (on the other hand, contrary to this, some may argue that, it has been suggested that, despite this, it has been said, however, although)
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what is 'counter assertion'?
a reason that would support an argument or more commonly, a statement... (on the other hand, contrary to this, some may argue that, it has been suggested that, despite this, it has been said, however, etc)
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what is 'corroboration'?
when a point is backed up by another person
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what is 'reputation'?
a person's prior behavior or character that affects the way we judge them
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what is 'ability to percieve'?
whether someone could see hear or understand things first hand
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what does it mean to be 'biased'?
when someone leans towards a particular version of events or interpretation because of a personal beliefs
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what is 'vested intrest'?
when someone leans towards a particular version of events or interpretation because of personal gain
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what are 'inconsistencies'?
errors in the reasoning that don't add up
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what is 'neutrality'?
having no particular side or leaning towards a version of events
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what are 'expertise'?
Skills, qualifications and experience in a particular relevant field
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Card 2

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what is a 'conclusion'?

Back

what you are trying to persuade people of

Card 3

Front

what is an 'example'?

Back

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Card 4

Front

what is 'evidence'?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

what is an 'assumption'?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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