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Evidence-based thinking involves:<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/evidence-based-decision-making#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20you're,rates%20at%20other%20similar%20organizations. What Is Evidence-Based Decision-Making? (And Why It's Important)], Indeed</ref><ref>*[https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/evidence-based-practice-factsheet/#what-is-evidencebased-practice Evidence-based practice for effective decision-making], Australian National University</ref> | Evidence-based thinking involves:<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/evidence-based-decision-making#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20you're,rates%20at%20other%20similar%20organizations. What Is Evidence-Based Decision-Making? (And Why It's Important)], Indeed</ref><ref>*[https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/evidence-based-practice-factsheet/#what-is-evidencebased-practice Evidence-based practice for effective decision-making], Australian National University</ref> | ||
| − | '''1.''' Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions | + | '''1.''' Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions. Ask relevant questions to guide research. |
'''2.''' Making sound decisions using: prioritization of facts over mere opinions, carefully weighing evidence/information using the evidence-based arguments/propositions, [[logic]], [[critical thinking]] and avoiding [[bias]]es (See also: [[Cognitive bias]] and [[Logical fallacies]]). | '''2.''' Making sound decisions using: prioritization of facts over mere opinions, carefully weighing evidence/information using the evidence-based arguments/propositions, [[logic]], [[critical thinking]] and avoiding [[bias]]es (See also: [[Cognitive bias]] and [[Logical fallacies]]). | ||
Revision as of 18:44, February 11, 2025
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][2]
1. Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions. Ask relevant questions to guide research.
2. Making sound decisions using: prioritization of facts over mere opinions, carefully weighing evidence/information 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:
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
Notes
- ↑ What Is Evidence-Based Decision-Making? (And Why It's Important), Indeed
- ↑ *Evidence-based practice for effective decision-making, Australian National University