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What is the main focus of critical thinking?
Reaching reliable conclusions and solutions to problems
Who practices scientific thinking?
Only scientists
What is the relationship between scientific thinking and critical thinking according to the text?
They are the same thing
Why does the text suggest that critical thinking is valuable in various fields?
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Who can benefit from mastering critical thinking skills?
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What is the purpose of scientific method as discussed in the text?
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What is empirical evidence?
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What is the most common alternative to empirical evidence according to the text?
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Why is transmitting knowledge by authority considered the most common method among humans according to the text?
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In the context of critical thinking, which of the following best describes empiricism?
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What is the primary focus of critical thinking as discussed in the text?
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What is authoritarian evidence primarily based on?
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