Critical Thinking Skills

6. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
9. Careful and persistent work or effort.
10. A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument.
13. To break down a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it.
17. To deduce or conclude something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
19. The facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
21. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
22. Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
23. Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
25. The quality of being easy to understand; a goal in critical expression.

1. A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
2. Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
3. A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
4. The quality of being trusted and believed in.
5. Having doubts or reservations; not easily convinced.
7. To think deeply or carefully about something.
8. To ask for information or to express doubt about something; a key starting point for critical thought.
11. A set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.
12. To combine different ideas, information, or sources to create a new understanding or perspective.
14. To explain or understand the meaning of information, a text, or a situation.
15. The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
16. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, often in a way that is unfair.
18. To assess the credibility, strength, or value of a statement, argument, or source.
20. Eager to know or learn something.
24. The study of reasoning and argumentation.