Critical Thinking Is Best Characterized as ______

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking is best characterized as ______.

A) the systematic use of common sense, using ideas, such as « Two heads are better than one »
B) the use of a random sample of people in a research study because the results of such studies can be better generalized
C) disciplined thinking that employs rationality, open-mindedness, and systematically analyzed data
D) asserting a claim based on selective examination of data that support a preconceived conclusion