Academic cluster
Critical thinking vocabulary
Words for questioning assumptions, testing reasoning and reaching justified conclusions.
Analysis
A resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the…
anchor · Systematic examination of components and relationships.AssumptionThe act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.
related · An idea accepted without being fully established.InferenceThe act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
related · A conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning.ArgumentProof; evidence.
related · A connected set of reasons supporting a conclusion.ValidityThe quality or state of being valid; strength; force; especially, power to convince; justness; soundness; as, the validity of an argument or pro…
related · The extent to which reasoning or measurement is sound.FallacyDeceptive or false appearance; deceitfulness; that which misleads the eye or the mind; deception.
contrast · A flaw in reasoning.EvaluationValuation; appraisement.
related · A judgement based on evidence and criteria.