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How should a claim or belief be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
How should a claim or belief be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
What is a claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking?
What is a claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
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What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
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What is another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking?
What is another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking?
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How should a claim be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
How should a claim be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
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What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
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What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
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What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Claims and Beliefs
- A claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking is a statement that expresses a belief or opinion that needs to be supported by evidence.
Entitlement to Hold a Belief or Make a Claim
- To be entitled to hold a belief or make a claim, one must have sufficient evidence, reasoning, and justification to support the belief or claim.
Unwarranted Claims
- A claim is considered unwarranted when it is not supported by sufficient evidence, reasoning, and justification.
Evaluating Claims in the Absence of Certainty
- In the absence of certainty, a claim or belief should be evaluated based on the available evidence, reasoning, and justification.
- The evaluation process should consider the strength of the evidence, the soundness of the reasoning, and the validity of the justification.
Alternative Term for Claims or Assertions
- Another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking is "propositions".
Key Considerations for Evaluating Claims
- When evaluating a claim, consider the following:
- The strength of the evidence supporting the claim
- The soundness of the reasoning used to support the claim
- The validity of the justification for the claim
- The presence of any biases or assumptions
- The possibility of alternative explanations or perspectives
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Test your critical thinking skills with this quiz covering the basics of claims, judgments, arguments, conclusions, assumptions, flaws, and fallacies. This quiz is based on the content from the book 'Scientific Research and Critical Thinking Skills' by John Butterworth and Geoff Thwaites.
