SPIPC (SPeD) Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
Problem Restatement
A means of looking at the problem from other perspectives
Pros-Cons-Fixs
A means of compensating for negative thinking by looking at the positives first.
Divergent/Convergent Thinking
A brainstorming technique that lets ideas build upon another, without judgement so that they
can be clustered and winnowed to select promising ideas
Chronologies/Timelines
A means of orderly examination of informatio related to our instinctual nature to look for
cause-and-effect relationships. It allows us to understand and appreciate the context in which
events occur.
Causal Flow Diagram
Identifies a system's components and how they interact (cause-and-effect relationship)
Matrix
Enables separating elements of a problem, categorizing information by types, comparing one
type of information as well as same types with another, and seeing correlation. It presents
information in a grid and uses as many cells as necessary for whatever you need to analyze.
Scenario/Decision Tree
,A graphic illustration of choices and outcomes at different junctures in alternative sequences
or chains of events.
Weighted Ranking
Assigns positions of something relative to other things to aid decision making.
Hypothesis Testing
A means of testings all hypotheses sufficiently by a matrix that compares significant evidence
to different hyptheses
Devil's Advocacy
A means of challenging the rationale present by another point of view.
Probability Tree/Matrix
A Means to address random and indeterminate problems by assigning a statistical probability
or likelihood; a means of estimating an outcomes when we run out of data.
Utility Tree/Matrix
A means of looking at options and outcomes, determining their benefit and ranking them
Using critical thinking tools provides _____________ to the analysis process.
Structure
Critical Thinking
Analyzes and evaluates various sources of information to make a holistic judgement
Analytic Thinking
The systematic examination of information to identify significant facts and draw conclusions.
It involves gathering and organizing relevant information in order to reach a conclusion.
, Thought Process
Consists of eight basic structures or elements, each of which bears equal weight.
Logic
The standard that is a system of reasoning, and means of figuring something out
Clarity
The standard that provides a clearer message and something specific to resolve
Accuracy
The standard that refers to truthfulness and error-free content
Precision
The standard that relates to the necessary level of detail
Relevance
The standard that helps sort the major factors from the lesser ones
Depth
The standard that ensures that you've exhausted the matter at hand
Breadth
The standard that confirms that your reasoning considered multiple perspectives and
viewpoints.
Significance
The standard that evaluates facts and ideas in terms of their pertinence and weight
Fairness
Answers
Problem Restatement
A means of looking at the problem from other perspectives
Pros-Cons-Fixs
A means of compensating for negative thinking by looking at the positives first.
Divergent/Convergent Thinking
A brainstorming technique that lets ideas build upon another, without judgement so that they
can be clustered and winnowed to select promising ideas
Chronologies/Timelines
A means of orderly examination of informatio related to our instinctual nature to look for
cause-and-effect relationships. It allows us to understand and appreciate the context in which
events occur.
Causal Flow Diagram
Identifies a system's components and how they interact (cause-and-effect relationship)
Matrix
Enables separating elements of a problem, categorizing information by types, comparing one
type of information as well as same types with another, and seeing correlation. It presents
information in a grid and uses as many cells as necessary for whatever you need to analyze.
Scenario/Decision Tree
,A graphic illustration of choices and outcomes at different junctures in alternative sequences
or chains of events.
Weighted Ranking
Assigns positions of something relative to other things to aid decision making.
Hypothesis Testing
A means of testings all hypotheses sufficiently by a matrix that compares significant evidence
to different hyptheses
Devil's Advocacy
A means of challenging the rationale present by another point of view.
Probability Tree/Matrix
A Means to address random and indeterminate problems by assigning a statistical probability
or likelihood; a means of estimating an outcomes when we run out of data.
Utility Tree/Matrix
A means of looking at options and outcomes, determining their benefit and ranking them
Using critical thinking tools provides _____________ to the analysis process.
Structure
Critical Thinking
Analyzes and evaluates various sources of information to make a holistic judgement
Analytic Thinking
The systematic examination of information to identify significant facts and draw conclusions.
It involves gathering and organizing relevant information in order to reach a conclusion.
, Thought Process
Consists of eight basic structures or elements, each of which bears equal weight.
Logic
The standard that is a system of reasoning, and means of figuring something out
Clarity
The standard that provides a clearer message and something specific to resolve
Accuracy
The standard that refers to truthfulness and error-free content
Precision
The standard that relates to the necessary level of detail
Relevance
The standard that helps sort the major factors from the lesser ones
Depth
The standard that ensures that you've exhausted the matter at hand
Breadth
The standard that confirms that your reasoning considered multiple perspectives and
viewpoints.
Significance
The standard that evaluates facts and ideas in terms of their pertinence and weight
Fairness
