Evidence-based thinking

Evidence-based thinking is used in the field of law.

Evidence-based thinking is a mental process that uses the best available evidence to make sound decisions. It uses inferences to the best explanations. It is often used in many fields, including science, engineering, healthcare, law, education, and business.

Evidence-based thinking process

Evidence-based thinking involves:

1. Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions

2. Making sound decisions using: prioritization of facts over mere opinions, weighing evidence using the evidence-based arguments/propositions, logic, critical thinking and avoiding biases (See also: Cognitive bias and Logical fallacies).

3. Engaging in fact-checking via careful investigation and judiciously weighing the evidence (Checking multiple sources)

4. Challenging assumptions.

5. Carefully considering multiple perspectives

See also

• Reason
• Reasoning
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Cause and effect
• Falsification
• Scientific method
• Abstract thinking
• Evidential apologetics (Field of Christian apologetics)

Opposite:

• Rationalization (Psychology)
• Historical revisionism

External links

• What Is Evidence-Based Decision-Making? (And Why It's Important), Indeed
• Evidence-based practice for effective decision-making, Australian National University
• The Essential Guide to Evidence-Based Practice, Oxford Review