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A

Analysis

The process of examining something in detail to understand its nature or structure.

Argument

A reason or set of reasons presented to support or oppose an idea or proposition.

Assumption

A belief or idea taken for granted without proof or evidence.

B

Bias

 A tendency to favor one perspective or idea over others, often without justification.

D

Deduction

The process of reasoning from general principles to specific cases.

E

Evaluation

The act of assessing the strengths and weaknesses of something.

I

Induction

The process of reasoning from specific cases to general principles.

Inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

L

Logic

A system or set of principles for reasoning and deducing conclusions

S

Synthesis

The combination of ideas or information to form a new, more complex whole.