SIT105 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - Deakin College

Internal Code: MAS4096

Critical Thinking

Question 1 Choose any two of the following terms. For each of your chosen terms find three sources that provide information about the term and create ONE (single) definition from those sources. Also provide an example, preferably from IT systems development. Each definition with example should be no more than 200 words. (Note: Do not use Wikipedia, blogs or your prescribed text as your source).

• Divide and Conquer
• Hypothesis Testing
• Brainstorming
• Reduction
• Research
• Trial and Error

Question 2 Read the adapted and a heavily edited excerpt from the article below and identify all the statements, claims and arguments presented and provide an issue based on each identified claim. You should answer this question using a table like the one shown below. Column 1 indicates whether you have identified a statement, claim, argument or issue.