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Critical Thinking: Analysis & Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking: Analysis & Problem Solving

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24

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10

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100

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About This League

Developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills is crucial for success in today's competitive placement and internship landscape. This league equips you with the core principles and practical techniques to approach challenges with clarity and confidence. You will learn to dissect issues, generate innovative solutions, and make well-informed decisions.

What you will learn

Upon completing this league, you will be able to:

  • Identify and challenge assumptions, recognizing common cognitive biases that affect judgment.
  • Clearly define the root cause of complex problems using structured analytical techniques like the 5 Whys.
  • Employ diverse creative thinking strategies, including brainstorming and mind mapping, to generate a wide range of potential solutions.
  • Systematically evaluate proposed solutions using pros and cons analysis and decision matrices.
  • Formulate effective action plans and establish feedback loops for continuous improvement and learning.
  • Distinguish between factual statements and opinions, and ask probing questions to gain deeper insights.

What this league covers

ModuleWhat it covers
Thinking Clearly: The FoundationUnderstand what critical thinking is, identify assumptions, and learn to distinguish facts from opinions and avoid confirmation bias.
Problem Definition: Seeing the Real IssueLearn to identify the core problem, break down complexity, and conduct root cause analysis using techniques like the 5 Whys.
Generating Solutions: Creative ThinkingExplore brainstorming, mind mapping, and SCAMPER to think outside the box and generate innovative solutions to problems.
Evaluating Solutions: Making the Right ChoiceMaster pros and cons analysis, decision matrices, and risk assessment to choose the most effective solutions.
Implementation & Reflection: Learning from ExperienceDevelop action plans, monitor progress, gather feedback, and reflect on the process for iterative improvement and continuous learning.

You will be equipped to apply structured thinking to real-world challenges in your academic and professional pursuits.

A look inside

Critical Thinking: Analysis & Problem Solving screen 1

Prerequisites

  • Comfortable reading longer texts and following an argument.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the foundational principles of critical thinking and their application to everyday problem-solving scenarios.
  • Analyze a simple problem using a structured problem-solving process, such as the IDEAL framework (Identify, Define, Explore, Act, Look Back).
  • Create potential solutions to a given problem using brainstorming and other idea-generation techniques.
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different proposed solutions based on predefined criteria.
  • Implement a chosen solution to a simulated problem and reflect on the outcomes.