(2020) #2 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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(2020) #2 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Terms in this set (16)
process of elimination
an applied logic method to identify the correct answer by excluding other options
five Whys Technique
an interrogative technique used to explore the cause-and-effect relationships underlying a particular problem with the primary goal of determining root cause
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problem-solving process
Definition
any one of many established system of applied steps used to solve a problem; for the sake of this activity:
a. Identify or define the problem
b. Identify the causes of the problem
c. Collect and consider facts and opinions
d. Select the best solution
e. Implement or enact the solution
f. Evaluate the solution
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decision making
Definition
the skill of making a determination, as to a question, problem, or doubt, by making a judgment; for the sake of this activity, by means of critical thinking and the problem solving process
Location
inductive reasoning
an applied logical process that uses specific observations and progresses to broader generalizations; the bottom-up approach
deductive reasoning
an applied logical process that begins with theory or potential solution, then conducts research in order to test whether the potential solution can be proven true; the top-down approach
analysis
a process as a method of studying the nature of something (in our case: problems and solutions) or of determining its essential components, features, and their relationships
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logic
Definition
a particular method of reasoning or argumentation
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process
a systematic series of actions directed to some end
logical fallacy
an erroneous or flawed logic