In the context of critical thinking, a(n) assumption is a set of one or more claims that support a particular conclusion. _________________________

A(n)  ____________________ is a statement that someone says or writes about a topic.

If you are responsible for solving a problem, you do not have to work alone. Instead, take advantage of the ____________________ wisdom of your colleagues, which is the shared knowledge and experience a group of people can apply to a problem.

Compare claims to your own background knowledge, which is the collection of beliefs, facts, experiences, and observations you have amassed during your life. _________________________

Although the word critical can mean to find fault or to criticize, critical thinking is not a negative activity.

Kyle is evaluating solutions to fixing the leaky roof at the hockey rink he manages.  Please answer the questions below. Before narrowing the solutions down to three, Kyle generated ____.

A popular approach used to uncover and define problems is called 5 Whats. _________________________

A problem ____ is a clear, concise description of the problem and the effect you expect from the solution.

To link a problem to its cause, you must perform a ____________________ analysis, a study that determines the real basis for the problem.

Past experiences with other people, places, and situations that are extremely good or bad are ____. They can bias your expectations in the future.