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A Summary of Critical Thinking Terminology
	You can BE a good critical thinker without mastering a lot of technical terminology, but you need to learn certain terms so that instructors can efficiently TEACH you how to improve your skills, and so that you can take part in discussions in life involving whether something is or isn't good thinking. The following is a list of technical terms that all students should know: ambiguous analogy anecdotal argument biased sample burden of proof cause circular reasoning claim confirmation consistent contradictory correlation counterexample credibility double standard euphemism explanation fallacy generalization hypothesis ideology implication implicit premise issue loaded language negation premise (or reason) presupposition probable pros and cons quibble random reason rebuttal statistic stereotype strong argument (as opposed to a valid one) untestable claim vague valid argument (deductively valid) 8/4/00