One of the goals of critical reasoning is _______________.
a. to discover at least a premise
b. to discover at least a conclusion
c. to discover at least two premises and a conclusion
Selected: d. to discover new knowledge This answer is correct.
Correct. Critical reasoning is an important thinking skill used to solve all types of problems in science, social issues, and personal and work issues. In the process the outcome is that you will discover new knowledge. First you need to develop confidence in your ability to reason and figure things out (Paul & Elder, 2012, xxix).