Elements of reasoning and critical thinking

Levels of thinking

Characteristics of a critical thinker

Deductive and inductive reasoning

Fallacies of inductive reasoning

Improving your critical thinking skills

Define the terms critical thinking, inductive, and deductive reasoning.

Identify examples of both inductive and deductive reasoning.

Recognize fallacies in reasoning that frequently lead to faulty conclusions in both inductive and deductive arguments.

Identify the characteristics of the critical thinker.

Develop a process-oriented approach to critically examine nursing problems and issues and determine nursing interventions.

Use specific scenarios provided to practice and strengthen critical thinking skills.