1 b Should I buy a new car or repair my old car? If I buy a new car, is it worth spending the extra money to get a hybrid or an electric car? Critical thinking skills are needed to answer such questions we face in our daily lives. 1 Sections 1. 1 Inductive and Deductive Reasoning 1. 2 Estimation Techniques 1. 3 Problem-Solving Procedures Everyday life presents us with a wide range of problems that we must solve. For example, you may need to decide which classes to take in the next semester of college. Or you may need to decide whether it is more cost effective in the long run to repair your car or buy a new car. If you do buy a new car, you may need to decide between a gasoline-powered, hybrid, or electric-powered car. Decisions such as these can have long-term consequences for your financial future. The information you encounter in this chapter will help sharpen your critical thinking skills. These skills will help you make better decisions as you solve the problems that you encounter in your everyday life. Why This Is Important Critical Thinking Skills Halfpoint/123RF
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