Social Studies: Critical Thinking and History

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Critical Thinking and History notes, including facts versus opinions, evaluating supporting evidence, reasoning methods, and syllogisms.

Fact

A verifiable statement that something is true or that something occurred.

Opinion

A conclusion or belief that cannot be established beyond any doubt and is therefore contestable.

Supporting Evidence

Evidence such as examples, expert testimony, and statistics, which must be accurate, sufficient, representative, and relevant.

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

The two most common methods of reasoning upon which arguments must be logically based.

Syllogism

A three-part set of statements or proposition which includes a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.