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'''Evidence-based thinking''' is a mental process that uses the best available evidence to make sound decisions. It uses [[Inference to the Best Explanation|inferences to the best explanations]]. It is often used in many fields, including science, engineering, healthcare, law, education, and business. | '''Evidence-based thinking''' is a mental process that uses the best available evidence to make sound decisions. It uses [[Inference to the Best Explanation|inferences to the best explanations]]. It is often used in many fields, including science, engineering, healthcare, law, education, and business. | ||
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| + | Evidence-based thinking involves: | ||
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| + | 1. Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions | ||
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| + | 2. Making sound decisions using logic, [[critical thinking]] and avoiding biases (See also: [[Cognitive biases]] and [[Logical fallacies]]). | ||
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| + | 3. Challenging assumptions. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Decision making]] | *[[Decision making]] | ||
*[[Problem solving]] | *[[Problem solving]] | ||
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*[[Cause and effect]] | *[[Cause and effect]] | ||
*[[Falsification]] | *[[Falsification]] | ||
Revision as of 18:13, February 11, 2025
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 involves:
1. Collecting sufficient evidence to make sound decisions
2. Making sound decisions using logic, critical thinking and avoiding biases (See also: Cognitive biases and Logical fallacies).
3. Challenging assumptions.
See also
- Reason
- Reasoning
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Cause and effect
- Falsification
- Scientific method
- Abstract thinking
- Evidential apologetics (Field of Christian apologetics)
Opposite: