As a Critical Thinker, What Question Must You Ask Yourself

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Multiple Choice

As a critical thinker, what question must you ask yourself first when you read, see, or hear about a new research finding?

• A)Who were the researchers, and what institution did they come from?
• B)Do the results fit with my theory or perspective?
• C)How can I prove that the conclusions are untrue?
• D)What is the evidence in support of the conclusions?

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Definitions:

Determinants

Factors that cause changes in the behavior of individuals, systems, or processes, often studied to understand cause-and-effect relationships.

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, quantitatively defined as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant value that multiplies a variable in a mathematical expression, often used in equations to represent the relationship between variables.