__________________ . __________________ is purposeful, goal-directed thinking based on scientific evidence rather than assumption or memorization
What is this method?
ANS:
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is purposeful and goal-directed thinking as opposed to general thinking, which involves random or memorized thoughts.
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