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Why should we think scientifically?

The scientific method comprises many different tools for thinking more clearly - essential strategies for many of the decisions that we make.

We will now move onto our third pillar of critical thinking – scientific thinking.

The scientific method comprises many different tools for thinking more clearly including the ability to interpret basic statistical information to look for causal mechanisms and to identify potentially confounding factors. These strategies can be essential for many of the day-to-day decisions that we make.

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